Description
Crispy taquitos filled with spicy jalapeno popper chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup jalapenos, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 package small flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken, cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each tortilla.
- Tightly roll up the tortillas and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno amount for desired spice level.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: jalapeno popper chicken taquitos, taquitos, jalapeno poppers, chicken taquitos