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Baked Cheesy Cuban Chicken Taquitos

Baked Cheesy Cuban Chicken Taquitos
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Enjoy crispy Baked Cheesy Cuban Chicken Taquitos filled with flavor! Try this easy recipe today for a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano or green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, use more or less to taste
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 16 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
  • olive oil for coating
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 avocados, chopped or sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, and chopped
  • 2 cups diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground chicken with onion and pepper for about 5 minutes until cooked through. Add garlic, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and water. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Warm tortillas in the microwave until pliable. Spread olive oil on one side of each tortilla.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll tightly seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes until crispy. Pour enchilada sauce over taquitos and sprinkle with both types of cheese. Return to bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve topped with avocado slices and Greek yogurt.

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