Description

These Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and crispy snack or appetizer, featuring shredded chicken mixed with spicy buffalo sauce and creamy cheeses, all rolled in flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Perfectly balanced with a crunchy exterior and a spicy, creamy filling, they make a crowd-pleasing dish for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Filling

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 cup buffalo sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Wrap

8 flour tortillas (8-inch)

Optional Toppings

Chopped green onions
Dollop of sour cream

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the taquitos to a crispy golden brown.
Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the boneless, skinless chicken breasts for about 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before shredding the chicken using two forks or your preferred method.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
Assemble Taquitos: Lay each flour tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spoon an even amount of the buffalo chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly from one end to the other. Use toothpicks to secure the rolls if necessary to keep them from unrolling during baking.
Arrange for Baking: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow for crisping.
Bake: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve topped with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream for added flavor and creaminess.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts with cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
Ensure tortillas are rolled tightly to prevent filling from spilling out during baking.
For extra crispiness, lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray before baking.
Remove toothpicks before serving to avoid accidents.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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