Baked Chicken Taquitos Casserole

Name: Baked Chicken Taquitos Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1¼ lb Chicken Breast; ½ tsp Salt; 1⅔ cups Enchilada Sauce; 1 tsp Cumin; 12 Tortillas; 5 oz Monterey Jack Cheese; ½ oz Cilantro (optional)

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Corn tortillas rolled around shredded chicken are baked in enchilada sauce under melted cheese. Poach the chicken while the oven heats, then assemble everything in one baking dish.

Total: 45 min; 15 prep · 30 cook
Serves: 4; Scale it below
Calories: 707; kcal per serving
Protein: 53g; per serving

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Chicken taquitos baked in red enchilada sauce and melted cheese, sprinkled with cilantro.

45 min

Ingredients

7 ingredients

4 servings

1¼ lb Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless)
½ tsp Salt
1⅔ cups Enchilada Sauce (Red, mild)
1 tsp Cumin (Ground)
12 Tortillas (Small)
5 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
½ oz Cilantro, chopped (optional)

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated

707 kcal

Protein: 53 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 5 g

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Method

7 steps Oven 400°F 15 min prep · 30 min cook

Prep

Step 1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2. Place Chicken Breast, Water, and Salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the water.
Step 3. Meanwhile, spread half the Enchilada Sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
Step 4. Shred the chicken with forks and toss with Cumin. Wrap Tortilla in damp paper towels and microwave until pliable, about 1 minute.

Cook

Step 5. Divide the chicken among the tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish. Spoon the rest of the Enchilada Sauce over them and scatter Monterey Jack Cheese on top.
Step 6. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Finish & serve

Step 7. Let stand briefly, then sprinkle with Cilantro if using and serve.

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Tips

Good to know

Check the thickest part of the chicken with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165°F.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat until hot within 3 to 4 days.

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Use a dairy-free melting cheese in place of the Monterey Jack if needed.

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