Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate savory snack, combining crispy tortillas with a creamy, spicy filling of tender chicken, zesty jalapeños, and rich cream cheese. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these taquitos are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re a delightful treat that brings smiles to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust for spice preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes per side). Shred the chicken while warm.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Mix until well blended.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until pliable.
- Spoon a generous amount of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each taquito until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg