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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Salsa (Whole Wheat!)

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 03/02/16 Updated: 12/13/21
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Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 ApronsAh, taquitos. My naughty food.

You see, when we head to this TexMex joint nearby, I’ll usually order fish tacos, a guacamole tostada, something reasonably healthy — reasonably — but when my ordering mindset is “screw it”? Taquitos, man. Deep-fried, super crunchy, queso-on-the-side taquitos. 

Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 ApronsSo when I stocked up on organic chickens on sale a little while back, I knew healthier, homemade taquitos had to be on the meal plan. Bonus points? You can totally go to town on a plate of taquitos one-handed, baby squirming in the other arm.. just saying.

Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 ApronsSince I wouldn’t be deep frying them, I mixed the shredded chicken with a bit of cream cheese and shredded cheese, rolled them in whole wheat tortillas, rubbed them down in avocado oil (Can we even talk about how much I love avocado oil?! So much.), and baked them. They were surprisingly crispy, crunchy, and flavorful.. not to mention quick and easy! They’re a perfect way to use up a rotisserie chicken, but they work well with your typical baked chicken, too.
Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 ApronsAnd this avocado salsa? I’ve already written a love letter to this stuff, but it bears repeating: this stuff is good. The perfect balance of creamy and slightly tangy, it’s pretty much good on everything and is healthy enough to offer a guilt-free slathering in this case. Dip, dunk, immerse.. no judgment here.

Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 ApronsYou’ll love these because they’re easy and delish, and because you kids (and husband ?) will love them. That counts for something, right? Like.. a huge something.

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Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!) // 40 Aprons

Cheesy Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Salsa (Whole Wheat!)

Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:30 minutes
Cheesy chicken taquitos with avocado salsa (whole wheat!). Flavorful, crowd-pleasing, quick, and easy.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken , shredded or chopped
  • 2 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt , to taste
  • 10 whole about 10 whole-wheat flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil , for baking, like avocado oil, light olive oil, or refined coconut oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Soften tortillas by wrapping a few at a time in a damp paper towel and microwaving in 15 seconds bursts, until a bit warm but not hot. Working with one at a time, spoon about 2 rounded tablespoons of chicken filling in the middle of the tortilla. Spread loosely towards the edges, keeping in a line shape, staying about a 1/2"-3/4" from the edge. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on the wire rack. Repeat until all filling is used. Brush taquitos generously with oil on all sides and bake 18-22 minutes, or until a bit browned and crispy. Remove from oven and serve with avocado salsa.

Notes

Serve with avocado salsa.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4g, Calories: 301kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 957mg, Potassium: 194mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 660IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 166mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 4g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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