Description
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortillas with a creamy, spicy filling that’s sure to delight your taste buds. These taquitos are perfect for game nights, family gatherings, or any occasion when you crave something delicious. With a blend of tender chicken, zesty jalapeños, and gooey cheese, every bite is a flavor explosion. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these taquitos will be a hit at your next get-together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink. Shred while warm.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spoon two tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry taquitos seam-side down until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with ranch dressing mixed with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg