Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate snack for any gathering. These crispy, golden delights are filled with a mouthwatering mixture of tender chicken, spicy jalapeños, and creamy cheeses. Perfectly seasoned and easy to prepare, they promise an explosion of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, these taquitos will elevate your next event or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through; shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with diced jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, cumin, and paprika.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto one end of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry taquitos in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg