Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate comfort snack, combining crispy tortillas with a creamy, spicy filling that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these taquitos deliver a satisfying crunch with every bite. The rich flavors from jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar create an irresistible treat that can be easily customized to suit your spice tolerance and preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ 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 mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cumin, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of filling onto one side of each tortilla and roll tightly while tucking in the edges. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each taquito with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg