Irresistible Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a delicious snack featuring a crispy exterior with a spicy, tender chicken filling. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or casual gatherings, these taquitos combine buffalo sauce and cream cheese to deliver a flavorful and creamy kick in every bite. They are easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 taquitos (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Taquitos
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the taquitos.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked and tender. Remove from heat and let the chicken cool slightly before shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese. Stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay out the flour tortillas flat and spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each. Roll them tightly into taquitos, securing with toothpicks if necessary to prevent unrolling.
- Bake Taquitos: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and top each taquito with chopped green onions. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For quicker preparation, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken breasts fresh.
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent them from bursting during baking.
- Try adding additional shredded cheese inside the taquitos for extra melty goodness.
- These taquitos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- To reheat, bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until crispy again.
- Feel free to substitute buffalo sauce with ranch or BBQ sauce for different flavor variations.
- You can swap chicken with shredded beef or vegetables for alternative fillings.
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