Description
Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy tortillas with a spicy filling of tender shredded chicken, zesty buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these flavorful bites are quick to prepare and guaranteed to keep your guests coming back for more. Serve them with a cooling dip like sour cream or ranch dressing for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup sour cream (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil or poach chicken breasts for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred using two forks.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack until well combined.
- Lay flour tortillas flat; spoon chicken mixture onto one side and roll tightly.
- Place rolled taquitos seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Lightly brush with oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the chicken before baking. Customize by adding veggies like spinach or corn to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.