Crispy Baked Taquitos

Crispy Baked Taquitos
Crispy Baked Taquitos
Crispy Baked Taquitos

Fill corn tortillas with chicken, vegetables, and cheese, then bake until crisp.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 4 servings (3 taquitos per serving)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pico de Gallo, divided
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn, no salt added canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Pico de Gallo, chicken, corn, green onion, bell pepper, and cheese.
  2. Soften tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave and spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the center of each tortilla.
  3. Roll up tightly and secure each with a toothpick.
  4. Place rolled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush each lightly with oil.
  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
  6. Place 3 taquitos on each plate and serve with remaining Pico de Gallo.

Adapted from: EatFresh