Description
Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are an irresistible snack that combines a crispy exterior with a spicy, tender chicken filling. Perfect for game days, movie nights, or impressing guests, these taquitos are quick to prepare and easy to customize. With a flavorful blend of buffalo sauce and cream cheese, each bite is packed with zest and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (about 20 minutes). Allow to cool before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese until well mixed.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with the chicken mixture. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For quicker preparation, use rotisserie chicken. Feel free to substitute buffalo sauce with ranch or BBQ for different flavor profiles. Add veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.