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    Home » Weight Watcher Recipes

    Cheesy Chicken Jalapeno Popper Taquitos

    Published: Mar 31, 2015 · Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Calling all jalapeno popper fans! These cheesy chicken jalapeno popper taquitos are for you. They are stuffed with cream cheese, yogurt, cheese, jalapenos, and chicken. That all gets cooked in a slow cooker on low for 4 to 6 hours and then you stuff this filling inside some tortillas. They are perfect for Game Day or appetizers any time of the year. 

    I’ve included instructions on how to bake these jalapeno popper taquitos in the oven and as well as the air fryer below. I’m sure they are just as good deep-fried but baking these or air frying them is way healthier. If you are used to eating taquitos from the box that come in the freezer section you will no longer what to make those after making these homemade taquitos. 

    These jalapeno popper taquitos can be easily adapted for Weight Watchers. Find your favorite low point tortilla. Use fat-free cream cheese if you like or yogurt. I prefer a mix of cream cheese + yogurt together. 

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    How to make Taquitos

    1. Add chicken, ½ cup water, softened cream cheese, Greek Yogurt, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
    2. Before serving, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and spraying with cooking spray.
    3. Shred chicken in the slow cooker and stir to mix well.
    4. Heat tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to soften them up.
    5. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the middle of your tortilla.  Top with a sprinkle of your shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla up tightly. 
    6. Place taquitos on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted and tortillas begin to brown. 
    7. If you are using your air fryer set the temperature to 400 degrees and air fry for 5 to 7 minutes. 
    8. Serve garnished with minced cilantro, diced avocado and avocado cilantro ranch dressing

    WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE JALAPENO POPPERS? 

    • 3-4 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
    • 4 ounces of plain Greek Yogurt
    • ⅓ cup jarred sliced jalapeños, roughly chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 16 soft taco-sized flour tortillas (I like to use La Banderita Carb Counter tortillas for 1 point) 
    • 1½ cups light shredded Monterey jack cheese

    HOW TO FREEZE TAQUITOS FOR LATER 

    1. Bake the taquitos according to the instructions in the recipe. 
    2. Let the taquitos completely cool and add them to freezer bags. They can last in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months. 
    3. When you are ready to heat the tortillas again set your oven temp to 400 degrees and bake them for 8 minutes. 

    Dipping Sauce for Taquitos 

    If you are looking for sauces to dip these taquitos in try my Homemade Blender Salsa or Guacamole. 

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    Cheesy Chicken Jalapeno Popper Taquitos


    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
    • Total Time: 4 minute
    • Yield: 16 1x
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    Calling all jalapeno popper fans! These cheesy chicken jalapeno popper taquitos are for you. They are stuffed with cream cheese, yogurt, cheese, jalapenos, and chicken.


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    Ingredients

    • 3-4 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
    • 4 ouces of plain Greek Yogurt
    • ⅓ cup jarred sliced jalapeños, roughly chopped
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 16 soft taco-sized flour tortillas
    • 1½ cups light shredded monterey jack cheese

    Instructions

    1. Add chicken, ½ cup water, softened cream cheese, Greek Yogurt, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
    2. Before serving, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper and spraying with cooking spray.
    3. Shred chicken in the slow cooker and stir to mix well.
    4. Heat tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds to soften them up.
    5. Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the middle of your tortilla.  Top with a sprinkle of your shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla up tightly.
    6. Place taquitos on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 12 minutes until cheese is melted and tortillas begin to brown.
    7. If you are using your air fryer set the temperature to 400 degrees and air fry for 5 to 7 minutes.
    8. Serve garnished with minced cilantro, diced avocado and avocado cilantro ranch dressing

    Notes

    myWW points: Blue 3; Green 3;  Purple  3

    Points will vary depending on what brand of tortilla you use. 

    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 taquito
    • Calories: 189
    • Fat: 7
    • Carbohydrates: 19
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 8

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth says

      March 02, 2016 at 7:51 am

      Hi! Do you know how many points this would be using the new weight watchers plan with smart points? Thanks!

    2. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

      April 03, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      I love taquitos! These look super cheesy and spicy! My favorite! Can't wait to make these!

    3. Kimberly Ann @ Bake Love GIve says

      April 03, 2015 at 12:06 am

      You've taken two of my favorite things, jalapeño poppers and taquitos, and rolled them into one delicious dish! Looking forward to trying this recipe!

    4. Michelle@healthiersteps says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:39 pm

      These look so delicious, and not to mention your lovely photos!

    5. Laura says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      What a great appetizer or party finger food these would make!

    6. Jenna says

      April 02, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Wow a serrano pepper would be even worse! I can't even begin to imagine that one.

    7. Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says

      April 02, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Oh my gosh, my boyfriend would totally freak over these taquitos! He loves anything jalapeno, but the fact that you've added in cheese and chicken just sends it over the top 🙂

    8. Angela | Mind Over Batter says

      April 02, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      I've gotten jalapeño eye before. Do you know what is worse? Serrano pepper eye. It's a good thing I love spice. Because it hurt. Lots. Anyway, really digging these chicken jalapeño popper taquitos. Never would have thought to turn a jalapeño popper into this. Genius.

    9. The Chunky Chef says

      April 01, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Ahhhh, I’m so excited that you tried them and loved them 😀 Your pictures look fantastic!

    10. Amanda says

      April 01, 2015 at 8:45 pm

      Ahhhh, I'm so excited that you tried them and loved them 😀 Your pictures look fantastic!

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