Southwest Chicken Taquitos

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CategoryYields8 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time35 mins

These wraps make a tasty snack on the go! They are also perfect for school lunches— they are easy to eat, leaving lots of time for play.

 2 Chicken breasts, small diced
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Black pepper
 1 tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp Garlic powder
 ½ tsp Smoked paprika
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 ¼ cup Onions, finely chopped
 ¼ cup Red pepper, finely chopped
 ½ cup Diced tomato, canned
 ½ cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
 2 Green onion, sliced
 ¼ cup Water
 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
 8 Flour tortillas, 7 inch
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1

In a bowl, season diced chicken with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Set aside and preheat oven to 350 °F (176 °C).

2

Heat olive oil in small saucepan to medium heat. Sauté onions until fragrant and add seasoned chicken. Cook for 4–5 minutes until chicken is nicely browned.

3

Stir in peppers, tomatoes, black beans and water. Simmer until water is evaporated and remove from heat.

4

Stir in green onions and add grated cheeses.

5

Grease oven safe casserole dish with oil and set aside.

6

Spoon ¼ cup (60 mL) of the filling into each tortilla and roll into taquitos. Place into prepared dish, seam side down and brush tops of taquitos lightly with oil.

7

Place into oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortilla is toasted.

Chef’s Tip

Add some zing by stirring in 1–2 tbsp of your favourite hot sauce.

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Ingredients

 2 Chicken breasts, small diced
 ¼ tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Black pepper
 1 tsp Onion powder
 ½ tsp Garlic powder
 ½ tsp Smoked paprika
 2 tbsp Olive oil
 ¼ cup Onions, finely chopped
 ¼ cup Red pepper, finely chopped
 ½ cup Diced tomato, canned
 ½ cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
 2 Green onion, sliced
 ¼ cup Water
 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
 8 Flour tortillas, 7 inch
Southwest Chicken Taquitos
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