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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos combine two classic dishes! These crispy and creamy taquitos are a perfect twist to your classic Taco Tuesday dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 Taquitos
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

Filling
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded, or cooked chicken)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded, or Monterrey jack, or mozzarella)
  • ½ cup Monterrey Jack cheese (shredded, or cheddar cheese, or mozzarella)
  • 8 lices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
  • 4 Jalapeno peppers (seeds removed and finely diced)
  • 2 green onions (finely sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or shredded)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Taquitos
  • 16 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
  • 2 tablespoon oil (or cooking spray)
Accompaniments
  • ranch (for dipping)
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • avocado
  • hot sauce

Instructions

Prep
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Or, preheat air fryer to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl combine all of the filling ingredients.
  3. To assemble the taquitos add about 2-3 tablespoon of the jalapeno popper chicken mix to the center of each tortilla in a line down the center. Tightly roll the taquitos as tight as possible and set them aside, seam side down so they do not unroll.
Cooking Methods
  1. OVEN BAKED – Brush the taquitos with oil or spray with cooking spray. Place them seam side down on the prepared sheet pan. Leave about ½” space between the taquitos so they do not touch while they cook. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. For extra crispy taquitos turn the oven onto BROIL low for 2-3 minutes, watch them so they do not burn.
  2. AIR FRYER – brush the taquitos with oil on all sides or spray with cooking spray. Working in batches depending on the size of your air fryer add 4 – 6 taquitos seam side down at a time. Air fry for about 6 – 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. PAN FRIED – in a large skillet or frying pan add 2 tablespoon of oil. Heat on medium heat. Working in batches, place the taquitos seam side down into the pan. Pan fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a sheet pan with a wire rack and place in the oven to keep warm.
Serve
  1. Serve the taquitos with salsa, cilantro, diced avocado, ranch dressing or sour cream and enjoy!

Notes

  • Reheating
  • Reheating
  • Air Fryer – Preheat Air Fryer to 400˚F. Add to the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • Oven – Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • Microwave – microwave for 30 seconds. Note this method will not make them crispy again.
  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Refrigerate in air tight container in the fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Make Ahead
  • Make Ahead
  • You can assemble them and place them in the baking dish. Keep covered in the fridge. Before cooking, brush or spray tops with oil. You can also make them ahead and freeze, follow freezing instructions below.
  • Freezing
  • Freezing
  • These can be frozen before or after baking. Freeze in a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Follow reheating instructions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 442mg (18%) Potassium 115mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 379IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Taquitos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 442mg 18%
Potassium 115mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 379IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.