Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos (Print Version)
Spicy chicken, jalapeños, and creamy cheese wrapped in golden tortillas, perfect for sharing.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
02 -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 -
2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
06 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Taquito Shell
08 -
8 medium flour tortillas
→ Cooking
09 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for approximately 6 to 8 minutes per side until fully cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from pan and shred the chicken while still warm.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 -
Gently warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until they become pliable and easy to roll without breaking.
04 -
Spoon an even amount of chicken-jalapeño filling onto each tortilla. Roll tortillas tightly around the filling to form taquitos.
05 -
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place taquitos seam side down and fry each taquito for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
06 -
Remove taquitos from skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
# Notes:
01 -
Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your desired spice level. For a milder filling, remove seeds and membranes before dicing.