Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos pack tender shredded chicken with tangy cream cheese and jalapeños for a spicy, cheesy bite wrapped in crisped tortillas. Baked and briefly broiled, they deliver a satisfying crunch with a creamy, peppery center—great for game day snacking or a festive appetizer spread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken thighs, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers with their juice, green enchilada sauce, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker and combine.
- 2
Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours. Shred the chicken with 2 forks, then stir it together with the sauce in the slow cooker to combine.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 4
Lay the tortillas on a flat work surface and evenly sprinkle pepperjack cheese in the center of each. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture over the cheese on each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and set it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops and sides of each rolled tortilla with vegetable oil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the tortillas begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil the taquitos until crisped, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Calories 1566.17 kcal High 78%
- Protein 85.29 g Good Source 171%
- Carbohydrate 121.25 g 44%
- Total Fat 86.24 g High 111%
- Saturated Fat 38.86 g High 194%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 349.08 mg High 116%
- Sodium 2734.12 mg High 119%
- Dietary Fiber 5.27 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 7.3 g --
- Added Sugars 4.33 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 1279.67 mg Good Source 98%
- Iron 11.02 mg Good Source 61%
- Potassium 535.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 213.98 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 4.06 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 1566.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Flour Tortilla, Green Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1566.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos healthy?
- Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Taquitos has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 1566.17 calories and 85.29 g of protein, or 171% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2734.12 mg (119% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 38.86 g (194% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.33 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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