Jalapeño Chicken Alfredo Taquitos
Creamy, cheesy, spicy, and crispy—all in one bite. These taquitos roll everything you love about Alfredo pasta into a Tex-Mex street food shell. Shredded chicken meets rich Alfredo, fiery jalapeños, and melty mozzarella, all tucked into tortillas and baked or air-fried until perfectly golden. It’s comfort food with crunch and kick.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 (makes 8 taquitos) 1x
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
½ cup Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Cooking spray or oil
Optional: sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine chicken, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and jalapeños.
Roll the taquitos: Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet or in an air fryer basket.
Cook:
Oven: Preheat to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray taquitos with oil and bake 15–18 minutes until crisp.
Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway.
Serve: Plate with sour cream, salsa, or a drizzle of extra Alfredo if you dare.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 22g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/jalapeno-chicken-alfredo-taquitos/