Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos Recipe
These Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and spicy jalapeños wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a tasty appetizer or a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Taquitos:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup jalapeños (fresh or pickled, chopped)
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix filling: In a bowl, combine diced chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Fill tortillas: Spoon filling onto tortillas, roll tightly, tucking in the edges, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush with oil: Lightly brush each taquito with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos, Taquitos Recipe, Stuffed Taquitos
