Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Buffalo chicken taquitos are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the spicy kick of buffalo sauce with a creamy, cheesy filling wrapped in crispy tortillas. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these taquitos are not only easy to make but also customizable. Serve them with ranch dressing for an irresistible snack that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Ranch dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts in a slow cooker or stovetop until tender (about 20-25 minutes). Shred using two forks.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in cheddar cheese. Lay out tortillas and spoon the filling onto each; roll tightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (110g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg