Dinner for 8

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Tacos

Name: Jalapeno Popper Chicken Tacos
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 tbsp butter; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 jalapenos (optional); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken; 8 old el paso taco boats soft flour tortillas; 4 strips bacon

$6.48for 416 minServes 8

Soft taco boats hold creamy chicken, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeno under a crisp panko topping.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Cream cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.95 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.95 lb	$3.27Typical price
	Tortillas, 8$0.30 each typical	8	$2.40Typical price
	Bacon, 0.25$6.49 each typical	0.25	$1.51Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.95

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

16 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Budget Family Dinners Game day

Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.48 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapenos (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 old el paso taco boats soft flour tortillas
4 strips bacon

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and arrange the taco boats on a baking sheet.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, then drain and crumble it.
Melt the butter in the skillet and toast the panko for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, jalapeno, chicken, and bacon in a bowl.
Fill the taco boats with the chicken mixture and sprinkle the toasted panko over them.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the filling is hot and the cheese melts.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.