Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Buffalo chicken taquitos are a delicious, spicy snack wrapped in crunchy tortillas, perfect for game day or family movie nights. With tender chicken mixed with zesty buffalo sauce and creamy cheese, these flavorful rolls will have everyone reaching for seconds. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, they’re sure to impress your guests at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
- 8 flour tortillas (10-inch size)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil chicken in water until tender; shred.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese until creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheese. Spoon filling onto one side of each tortilla, roll tightly, seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush taquitos lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg