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Chicken Flautas Air Fryer

May 10, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Need a quick and easy “almost homemade” meal? These air fryer chicken flautas are for you! They are “almost homemade” using a store-bought rotisserie chicken and assemble and cook quickly in the air fryer. Try these delicious flautas today!


Chicken Flautas Air Fryer
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Ingredients
Flautas
  • 1.5 cups shredded skinless rotisserie chicken
  • 6 ounces fat free cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil for brushing
  • 8 5 inch corn tortillas
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 medium Tomato diced
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
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  1. Mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken, low-fat cream cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper.
  2. Place the corn tortillas in the microwave and heat for approximately 10-20 seconds. Remove the tortillas and ensure they are pliable for rolling. Allow for more time, if necessary.
  3. Once your tortillas are ready, place 3 tbsp of chicken mixture onto the end of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and place the flauta seam side down. Repeat the process until all flautas have been rolled. *Note: Use a wooden toothpick to secure the seam if necessary. Make sure to remove these before serving*
  4. Once the flautas are rolled (Or ready), place them side by side in your air fryer basket.
  5. Brush the tops of the flautas lightly with the avocado oil.
  6. Air fry for 6-8 minutes at 370 degrees, turning halfway through. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, Chicken, kid friendly, lunch, protein, snack

Asian Chicken and Brown Rice Salad

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Asian Chicken and Brown Rice Salad is the perfect twist on a chicken salad! This delicious and savory chicken salad is perfect to take for lunch or for a light dinner!

Asian Chicken and Brown Rice Salad
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Asian Chicken and Brown Rice Salad
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cups whole grain brown and wild rice mix
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 can water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 cup chow Mein noodles
  • 6 cup baby spinach leaves
  • pepper to taste
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  1. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare brown and wild rice mix according to package directions.
  3. Stir chicken, next 4 ingredients, and rice into soy sauce mixture.
  4. Add pepper.
  5. Serve on bed of baby spinach.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, main dish, protein, rice, Salad

Beefy Sausage Zucchini Bake

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake is an easy, comforting casserole recipe for dinner! Click for this healthy recipe and many more from Dinner Tonight!

Dinner Tonight Recipe Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake - A pile of cooked zucchini slices and beef/sausage mixture with a tomato sauce.
Beefy Sausage Zucchini Bake
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Dinner Tonight Recipe Beefy Sausage and Zucchini Bake - A pile of cooked zucchini slices and beef/sausage mixture with a tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 ounces unsalted tomato paste
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes Italian style, 15.5 ounce
  • 4 cups sliced zucchini about 4 small
  • 1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
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  1. In a skillet, brown beef, pork, and onion. Drain if needed.
  2. Add seasonings, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini.
  4. Transfer mixture into a greased 9X13 baking dish.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
Recipe Notes

Beefy Sausage Zucchini Bake Nutrition Facts Serving size (355g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 210 % Daily Value Total Fat 9 g 12 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 55 mg 18 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 17 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 6 % Iron 15 % Potassium 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, fall, main dish, sausage, zucchini

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