Homemade Chicken Taquitos

This is a very kid friendly recipe that is good for them! It can also be good for a finger food for football parties, just cut in to bite size pieces with a toothpick in them and serve with the dips.

My kids LOVE those nasty frozen taquitos that are full of who knows what. Now I am transitioning to a clean eating life style I am dragging my husband and kids along for the ride, they will thank me later ;-).

I had boiled chicken thighs the day before and was thinking of something to make with the picked chicken for the kids dinner. Since I am still eating very light and limited as my body heals I needed something different for them, easy yet good for them. I have been CRAVING Mexican style food so I figured if I can't have it at least they can. Of course I had to quality check and they turned out perfect and I didn't suffer form, well a big bite... or 2. 

Taquitos: What you will need-
3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken 
1 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp (adjust to your taste) Mexican Seasoning Mix
1/2 can Diced Tomatoes with the juice
2 Carrots, Shredded 
<--how I sneak in veggies-->
1/2 cup Onion, diced small 
2 cups Shredded Cheese, I used Monterey Jack because that's what I had.
Tortillas, The smaller taco ones would be best, mine were a little big but had no complainers about it. 
Cooking Spray 
Dips such as sour cream and salsa 

1. In a medium pot on medium heat add butter, onions and carrots. Cook till onions start to sweet. 
2. Add cooked chicken, tomatoes and mexican seasoning mix. 
3. Cook till heated through, stirring frequently. If need add a tablespoon of water or 2 but you dont want it too wet. 
4. Assemble cheese and meat in middle of tortilla and roll up putting seam side down on greased pan.
5. Spray top with cooking spray, I use coconut oil spray. 
6. Bake 350 for 15-20 min or till golden brown. 
7. Serve with dippers.

The kids loved them! 

I froze the left overs in a freezer bag for another day.

Enjoy!

~Mrs. Milly~