How to Make Whole Wheat Taquitos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Whole wheat taquitos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional rolled tacos. These crispy baked taquitos are filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, black beans, and cheese, making them a perfect finger food for parties or a fun family dinner. The best part is that they’re easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

Using whole wheat tortillas in this recipe adds a nutty flavor and a boost of fiber, making these taquitos a more nutriti...

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, trimmed of all fat
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • ⅓ cup fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 8 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas, or to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 taquitos

  • Place chicken, water, onion, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cook on Low for 3 hours. Shred chicken with a fork and mix with the cooking liquid.
  • Combine spinach, corn, cream cheese, and green chile peppers in a separate bowl. Mix in chicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam side-down on a baking sheet. Spray tortillas with cooking spray and sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly crispy on the outside, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 687mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 348mg