Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy baked taquitos filled with spicy buffalo chicken and creamy cheese, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 taquitos
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and green onions until well mixed.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place each rolled taquito seam-side down on the baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray with oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can lightly fry the taquitos instead of baking, but baking is a healthier option.