Description
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a zesty and crispy appetizer that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce with tender shredded chicken, all wrapped in a crunchy tortilla. Perfect for game days or casual gatherings, these taquitos are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast 🍗
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce 🌶️
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing 🥗
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 12 small flour tortillas 🌮
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese, extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping 🌿
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese until the mixture is evenly coated.
Assemble the Taquitos:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Tightly roll up the tortilla and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the Taquitos:
- Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or brush with olive oil to help them crisp up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese if desired.
- Serve with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, Spicy Appetizer, Game Day Snacks, Easy Party Food, Baked Taquitos