Shredded Chicken and Cheese Taquitos

Shredded chicken, olives, green chiles, and Mexican cheese combine to make a super tasty filling in these yummy baked taquitos.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 536 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste
• 1 cup sliced olives
• 0.75 cup water
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place chicken in a single layer in the bottom of a large saucepan. Pour in cool water until chicken is covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 14 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Discard poaching liquid.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken, olives, chiles, water, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add Mexican cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Warm tortillas on a griddle over medium-high heat until soft, about 10 seconds per side. Add chicken filling to each tortilla, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are brown, about 30 minutes.