Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos make the perfect appetizer, game day grub, or an easy meal idea!

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

My family loves Mexican and Southwest-style food. I’m not exactly sure where taquitos fall on the spectrum, but they are a family favorite!

There are a few different varieties of taquitos we enjoy … this Jalapeno Popper Chicken taquitos recipe is just one of many – and probably one of our favorites! They are a cinch to make and they are perfect for game day, a late-night snack, a party appetizer, or for an easy weeknight meal idea!

In this recipe, chicken is combined with cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapenos for a taquito that can stand on its own or is dip-worthy in your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Recipe for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

Here is everything I used to make this Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos Recipe:

** Ingredients are at a glance. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and printable recipe. **

• fajita-size flour tortillas
• shredded chicken
• cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• bacon
• jalapeno peppers
• vegetable oil
• Salt (optional)
• Salsa or guacamole, for serving (optional)

How to make Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15×11-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, and jalapeno until thoroughly combined. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Make sure the taquitos are not touching. Lightly brush each taquito with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are crisp and golden brown.
4. Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.

Tips for making Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

If you have questions about making Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos recipe, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you run into trouble or just want some suggestions.

• Can taquitos be refrigerated?

Yes! Sometimes, I like to make these taquitos earlier in the day when I have more time and then just bake them at dinner time. 

• Can taquitos be made with flour tortillas?

I’m not sure of all of the technicalities Latino cooking to know how authentic it is (sorry!!), but I made this taquito recipe with flour tortillas. 

• Can taquitos be baked?

Yes! As a matter of fact, this taquitos recipe is baked!

• Can taquitos be frozen?

Yes! Bake as directed in the recipe and allow the taquitos to cool completely. Place the taquitos in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.  

• How do you reheat taquitos?

To reheat taquitos, you have two choices.

1. 1. Put the taquitos on a baking sheet, lightly spray them with a little cooking spray and bake them in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes or until they’re heated through and nice and crispy again.
   2. Wrap a taquito loosely in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute on full power until heated through.

Other recipes you may enjoy

• Beefy Jalapeno Corn Bake
• Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Taquitos with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
• BBQ Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Burgers
• Bird Gang Sonoran Nachos

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Yield: 12 taquitos

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos make the perfect appetizer, game day grub, or an easy meal idea!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 fajita-size flour tortillas (warmed)
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Salt (optional)
• Salsa or guacamole, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15x11-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, and jalapeno until thoroughly combined. Spoon 2-3 tbsp. of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Make sure the taquitos are not touching. Lightly brush each taquito with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.

3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are crisp and golden brown.

4. Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 taquito
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1556Total Fat: 66gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 37gCholesterol: 293mgSodium: 2088mgCarbohydrates: 128gFiber: 10gSugar: 8gProtein: 108g

Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary greatly between brands. Always be sure to read labels.

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Originally published on August 23, 2014. Updated on July 2, 2020.