{Baked Taquitos}

Yield: 12ish Taquitos
Time: 45 minutes


4 T oil
1 large red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or to save time, buy a cooked rotisserie)
1 T oregano
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper
3 ounces white cooking wine
1-2 limes, juiced
2 T fresh cilantro, minced
corn tortillas

Avocado topping:

2 ripe avocados
2 tomatoes, diced
fresh cilantro, chopped
fresh lime juice
salt and pepper


Preheat oven to 425.

In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add oil, pepper(s) and potatoes and cook till veggies are soft.  Add oregano, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. 

Add chicken, wine and lime juice and let simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.  Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.

Warm tortillas and place 1 or 2 spoonfuls of chicken mixture in a tortilla.  Roll and close with a toothpick.  Continue this step till you have a pan full of tortillas.

Lightly brush or spray with oil the tops of taquitos and place in the oven.  Bake about 15-18 minutes or until shells are golden brown.

Top with fresh avocado mix:

Mash avocados, stir in diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and season with salt and pepper all to taste.

Complete Meal Idea: Serve with fresh cantaloupe and chips and salsa, YUM!!