Crispy Taquitos

Fresh pico de gallo, cooked chicken, veggies, and cheese combine to make these tasty taquitos that are baked, not fried, for a healthy meal or snack.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minGluten Free

Fresh pico de gallo, cooked chicken, veggies, and cheese combine to make these tasty taquitos that are baked, not fried, for a healthy meal or snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Servings Pico de Gallo, divided
  • 85 g Cooked chicken, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Canned corn, no salt added, or frozen, thawed
  • 1/2 medium onion Green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded, or Monterey jack or queso fresco
  • 12 oz Corn tortillas
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or cooking oil of choice

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 °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 oven, and spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure each with a toothpick.
  3. Place rolled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush each lightly with oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
  4. Place 3 taquitos on each plate and serve with remaining Pico de Gallo.

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