Chicken Tacqutios

This Chicken Taquitos recipe is a healthier spin on the classic snack. They make for a great, higher protein, snack option or appetizer for your next get together. If you want a quick option for during the week, make a double batch on the weekend and reheat in the air fryer when ready to eat.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 350g chicken breast

  • 5 medium tortillas

  • 60g (1/4 cup) salsa

  • 60g (1/4 cup) greek yogurt

  • 60g (1/4 cup) cream cheese

  • 45g mexican blend cheese (or cheddar) shredded

  • 1 cup chopped spinach

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Boil chicken for 20 minutes, remove from water when cooked through and shred with two forks.

  2. Combine the salsa, cream cheese, greek yogurt in a bowl. Add shredded chicken, chopped spinach and cheese and mix well.

  3. Divide the mixture evenly between the tortillas. Spread with the back of a spoon to cover the whole tortilla, leave about 2 cms to the edge.

  4. Roll tortilla tightly and place seam side down in your air fryer basket.

  5. Spray with olive oil spray or brush lightly with olive oil (this step is required to ensure it gets crispy).

  6. Cook at 4ooF/200C for 8 minutes until golden brown.

  7. If desired, serve with a dipping sauce of salsa or greek yogurt.

Makes 5 servings

Nutrition:

Cals: 304 calories
Protein: 29g
Carbs: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Fat: 13g