Crispy Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos Recipe Delight
These crispy taquitos are filled with a creamy mixture of diced chicken, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese, creating a spicy and satisfying appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 8 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 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)
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix diced chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños. Season with cumin and garlic powder.
- Fill Tortillas: Place a spoonful of filling on each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Crisp Taquitos: Brush taquitos with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy these crispy jalapeño popper chicken taquitos hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of jalapeños used.
- These taquitos can also be fried for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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