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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Buffalo chicken taquitos with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks
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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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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