Description
There’s something magical about the combination of spicy buffalo sauce and tender shredded chicken, all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla shell. It’s the kind of food that disappears from a platter in minutes, especially when there’s a game on. This Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe is my go-to for feeding a hungry crowd without spending all day in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works wonderfully)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 10–12 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, celery, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Prepare the tortillas: Warm the tortillas for about 20 seconds in the microwave or on a hot skillet. This makes them pliable and prevents tearing when you roll them.
- Assemble the taquitos: Place 2-3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture onto each tortilla, spreading it in a line slightly off-center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake to perfection: Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and lightly browned.
Notes
Smart Swaps: For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella. If you prefer corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, just warm them first so they don’t crack. You can also swap the buffalo sauce for a milder hot sauce if you’re sensitive to spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg