Exploding Chicken Taquitos

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Exploding Chicken Taquitos
50 min.
4
249kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a deliciously satisfying dish? Look no further than these Exploding Chicken Taquitos! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, these taquitos are sure to become a favorite in your household. With a delightful combination of tender, flaked chicken breast, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of fat-free Cheddar cheese, each bite is a burst of savory goodness.

Not only are these taquitos easy to make, but they also come together in just 50 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. The crispy exterior, achieved by baking rather than frying, ensures that you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence without sacrificing taste. Plus, they are a fantastic way to incorporate lean protein into your meals while keeping the calorie count in check at just 249 kcal per serving.

Serve them with a side of fat-free sour cream and extra salsa for dipping, and watch as your family and friends rave about this delightful main course. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a fun party snack, these Exploding Chicken Taquitos are sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a flavorful adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 9.8 ounce chicken breast fat-free white chunk flaked drained canned
  • 6-inch corn tortillas yellow ()
  • 0.5 cup salsa plus more, as dip, optional
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese fat-free shredded
  • servings cream fat-free sour
  • 0.3 teaspoon taco seasoning dry

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and salsa, and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken mixture from the refrigerator, and drain any excess liquid.
  4. Add cheese and taco seasoning, and mix to combine. This is your filling. Set aside.
  5. Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  6. Dampen 2 paper towels, and place tortillas between them. Microwave for about 1 minute, until tortillas are warm and pliable.
  7. Place one tortilla flat on a clean dry surface (keep the rest between the paper towels), and spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons filling onto the tortilla.
  8. Spread it evenly across the entire surface, and roll the tortilla up tightly, so that you have a cigar-shaped tube. Secure with toothpicks, if needed, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Bake in the oven until crispy, 14 to 16 minutes.
  10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  11. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa for dipping, if using. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories249kcal
Protein37.01%
Fat12.49%
Carbs50.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.63
Glycemic Load
10.06
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.986956553615%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:248.51kcal
12.43%
Fat:3.49g
5.37%
Saturated Fat:0.73g
4.58%
Carbohydrates:31.77g
10.59%
Net Carbohydrates:27.91g
10.15%
Sugar:3.75g
4.17%
Cholesterol:48.55mg
16.18%
Sodium:652.36mg
28.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.28g
46.56%
Phosphorus:526.13mg
52.61%
Selenium:30.91µg
44.16%
Vitamin B3:8.41mg
42.05%
Vitamin B6:0.71mg
35.56%
Calcium:220.52mg
22.05%
Magnesium:69.78mg
17.44%
Fiber:3.86g
15.45%
Potassium:523.99mg
14.97%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.35%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.94%
Vitamin B5:1.11mg
11.07%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.83%
Vitamin A:528.79IU
10.58%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.39%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.18%
Copper:0.13mg
6.37%
Iron:1.09mg
6.04%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.84%
Folate:14.63µg
3.66%
Vitamin K:2.04µg
1.94%
Vitamin C:1.45mg
1.76%