Oven-baked Chicken Taquitos & Black Bean Corn Relish
These hearty, baked-to-perfection taquitos and fresh black bean relish make a perfect match.
Ingredients
Taquitos
- cooking spray
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mexican blend cheese blend
- 1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Black Bean Corn Relish
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed to room temperature
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 green, yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- Optional: 1 cup shredded lettuce
Preparation
Taquitos
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
- Lay the chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the spice mixture.
- Roast the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
- Set it aside to cool slightly.
- Keep the oven on and coat a clean baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Once the chicken has rested and cooled slightly, shred the chicken meat and add it to a medium bowl.
- Add the cheese and refried beans and mix well.
- Place the corn tortillas in between two damp paper towels.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Fill each corn tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken filling and roll tightly.
- Lay seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the taquitos are on the baking sheet, lightly spray each one with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy.
- Serve two taquitos with 1 cup relish and serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.
Black Bean Corn Relish
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Toss gently to mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutritional Value
Taquitos
- Serving size: 2
- 315 calories
- 44 carbohydrates
- 24g protein
- 6g fat
- 5g sugars
- 7g dietary fiber
- 45mg Cholesterol
- 385mg sodium
- 625 potassium
Black Bean Corn Relish
- Serving size: 2/3 cup
- Carbs: 100 calories
- 5g protein
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 20g carbohydrate
- 4g dietary fiber
- 0 fat
- 11mg sodium
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