Chicken and Cheese Taquitos Recipe
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Ingredients: 1-1½ pounds (2 large) chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
1 package of all-natural taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning recipe
1 cup chicken broth (or substitute water)
¼ cup cream cheese
¼ cup your favorite salsa
8 8-inch whole grain tortillas
about 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (here's how to easily shred your own to save money)
Optional: sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, salsa, guacamole
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Directions:1, Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Shred cooked chicken with two forks and stir so the seasoning is evenly distributed. Add cream cheese and salsa to shredded chicken and stir until cream cheese is melted.
3. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top each tortilla with an equal amount of chicken mixture (drain off the extra liquid from the chicken as you remove it from the pot; I just used two forks to transfer it to the tortillas), leaving a little room at the edges so the filling doesn't spill out. Top chicken mixture with about 2-3 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll up tortillas tightly.
4. Place on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment or foil, seam side down. Spray the tops with cooking spray and bake 15-20 minutes, until cheese melts and they are golden brown.
5. Serving suggestion: Top with salsa, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and/or guacamole. |
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Freezer Meal Instructions:
To Freeze: Complete the recipe through Step 5. Then, place rolled up tortillas in a freezer bag or freezer container (BEFORE baking) in a single layer. Seal or cover tightly. Freeze.
To Prepare from Frozen: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place frozen taquitos on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper or foil. Cover them lightly with a piece of foil (so they don't brown too quickly). Bake for about 25 minutes or until warmed through and cheese is melty. Remove foil and bake about 5-10 more minutes until golden brown on top. (Note: You can use the broiler to crisp them up at the end for about 2 minutes, if desired. Watch them closely so they don't burn.)
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