Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
Jalapeño Popper Chicken Taquitos are the perfect combination of creamy, spicy, and crunchy, with a delicious twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 taquitos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, turkey bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread a generous amount of the mixture on each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place the taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or drizzle with hot sauce.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper, Chicken, Taquitos, Turkey Bacon