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Chicken Wonton Tacos

Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a seasoned shredded chicken mixture, topped with cheese, cilantro and optional diced avocado.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 4 ouncescooked shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cupsalsa verde
  • 1 Tablespoonlight sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspooncumin
  • 2 Tablespoonssliced green onions
  • 1/4 cupreduced fat Mexican blend cheese
  • 8 wonton wrappers (these can be found in the refrigerated produce section by the Asian products)
  • optional 2 Tablespoons diced avocados add 50 calories for this and cilantro for topping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine 4 ounces cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup salsa verde, 1 Tablespoon light sour cream, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Arrange the 8 wonton wrappers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them so they do not touch.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
  • Divide and sprinkle 1/4 cup reduced fat Mexican blend cheese evenly over the mixture on each wonton.
  • Moisten two opposite corners of each wonton wrapper with a little water (use a fingertip), bring those two opposing corners up to meet, and press to seal; place each sealed wonton seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5–7 minutes, watching closely, until the wonton wrappers are golden and crisp.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool briefly, and top with cilantro and optional 2 Tablespoons diced avocado, if desired.

Notes

Notes
Source: The Girl Who Ate Everything