Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos make a perfect appetizer or meal idea! Easy to make! #chicken #jalapeno #taquitos #baconmonth #putsomepiginit
My family loves Mexican and Southwest-style food. There are a few different varieties we enjoy … this Jalapeno Popper Chicken taquitos recipe is just one of many! I’m sure I’ll be sharing some of the other taquitos recipes throughout football season! 😉
I’m going to keep the intro short and sweet today, so let’s just get to the recipe! 🙂
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Taquitos make a perfect appetizer or meal idea! Easy to make!
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.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 318kcal Calories from fat 168 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Transfat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 539mg | 22% |
| Carbohydrate 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 12g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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I love taquitos but have never made them. I'm thinking these with bacon should be on my menu soon!
They're perfect for a quick dinner idea! Thanks for stopping by, Julie! 🙂
Wow – these look pretty tasty – perfect for game day or any time!!
Yes! With football season, these would be a hit!
We love Mexican too…and I love the fact that you can adjust the spice according to taste. SO delicious!!
Thanks, Cathy! 🙂
Chicken and bacon and jalapeno are really good friends. I think I need to try this taquito method (and recipe) as a new dinner idea in my house.
That's actually a huge compliment. I really struggle to come up with new ideas I think everyone will like that aren't crazy unhealthy. Ummm, I might substitute some of that cream cheese with refried beans, but other than that, I'm stoked.
I'm pinning this. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the pin, Julie! I hope you enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Looks yummy. Pinning to my Savoury Yummies Pinterest board. Diane @Mrs U Makes.
Thanks for stopping by and for the pin! 🙂
We love Mexican food too, but I've never made taquitos. Definitely pinning and trying this…I've already got some roasted salsa that I made tonight ready to go! Thanks so much for linking it up with us at Foodie Fridays!
I bought everything to make these…I'm trying it out in the next few days!
Love these flavors, Jamie!
Thanks for sharing!
These look so good. I love the flavor of jalapeno popper anything! Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday! Hope to see you again next week!
I used corn tortillas and Pepper Jack cheese. Total Yum!