Description
These Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that combines the flavors of spicy jalapeño poppers with creamy chicken filling, all rolled up in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even a main course.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Assemble taquitos: Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture onto each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray taquitos with cooking spray or oil. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot with ranch, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in or use pickled jalapeños.
- To air fry, cook at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Taquitos can be frozen and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
