Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos combine crispy tortillas with a creamy, spicy filling for an irresistible snack or meal. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these taquitos are bursting with flavor and sure to impress your guests. With a delightful crunch on the outside and a cheesy, savory center, each bite is a delicious experience. Get ready to elevate your snack game with this easy and flavorful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the diced chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cumin, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Take a tortilla and spoon about two tablespoons of the filling onto one side. Roll it tightly while tucking in the edges. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each rolled taquito with olive oil to achieve a golden color during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg