Crispy Chicken Taquitos

Smoky Black Beans and Mexican Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp Southwest seasoning (or use fajita seasoning)
  • 1 (8-oz) container guacamole, divided
  • 12 burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded colby-Jack cheese
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded lettuce
  • 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
  • 1 (16-oz) container fresh salsa
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Boil chicken in water to cover in a large saucepan 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Drain and shred chicken with 2 forks. Toss with Southwest seasoning.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread about 1 Tbsp guacamole down center of each tortilla; sprinkle with chicken and cheese. Roll up. Place taquitos on a rimmed baking sheet, seam sides down; brush with oil.
  3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp. Top with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (6.4-oz) pkg Mexican rice
  • 1 (15.25-oz) can black beans
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat beans according to package directions; stir in cumin.

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