04 August 2011

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Canned chicken? You've got to be kidding me! Somehow, in this recipe, it just works (plus, it's 98% fat free). Try this lighter version of a fried classic as an appetizer or main dish.


1 (large) can chunk white chicken in water, drained 
½ cup green salsa (Try: World Table’s Salsa Verde)
10-12 corn tortillas
1/3 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
½ tsp. dry taco seasoning
Fat free sour cream for dipping (optional)
Taco sauce for dipping (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine chicken and salsa; mix thoroughly to combine, shredding chicken in the process. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain any excess liquid from chicken and stir in cheese and taco seasoning. Cover tortillas with a damp paper towel and microwave for 60-80 seconds, until pliable. Spoon about 2-3 T. of chicken mixture into the center of a tortilla. Spread chicken length-wise and roll into a tight cigar shape; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Line rolled taquitos on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake 14-16 minutes, until tortillas are crispy. Serve with sour cream and/or taco sauce for dipping.