Healthy Chicken & Cheese Taquitos

These Healthy Baked Chicken and Cheese Taquitos are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic taquito recipe. Packed with lean protein and wholesome ingredients, they make for a satisfying snack or meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 small whole wheat tortillas
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper

Warm tortillas according to package instructions to make them more pliable

Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly along one edge

Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Lightly spray taquitos with cooking spray

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden and crispy

Serve hot with additional salsa or guacamole for dipping, if desired