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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Tacos

Spice Up Dinner with Jalapeño Popper Chicken Tacos

Try these Jalapeño Popper Chicken Tacos for a delicious and fun twist on dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cooked and shredded
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Diced
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or use Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas Flour or corn
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 whole Lime Cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Chicken: Grill, bake, or sauté chicken breast until it reaches 165°F, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest before shredding.
  2. Prepare Jalapeños: Slice jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds, and dice into small pieces.
  3. Mix the Filling: Combine shredded chicken, diced jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Warm Tortillas: Preheat skillet over medium heat. Warm tortillas for 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Assemble Tacos: Spoon filling onto tortillas and fold or leave open-faced.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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