Name: Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb); 1 cup buffalo sauce; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 8 flour tortillas (8-inch); Chopped green onions, for garnish; Sour cream, for serving

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Introduction

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a crunchy, spicy snack that’s perfect for game days or casual get-togethers. These taquitos combine tender shredded chicken with creamy buffalo sauce, rolled in flour tortillas and baked until golden. It’s an easy recipe that packs big flavor in every bite.

Four rolled tortillas filled with a creamy orange chicken mixture are neatly arranged side by side on a white plate. Each tortilla has a soft, slightly crispy texture with patches of light golden brown. A thick, white creamy sauce is drizzled across the top of the rolled tortillas in wide stripes, and small pieces of chopped green cilantro are scattered over the sauce for garnish. The plate sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 cup buffalo sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
Chopped green onions, for topping
Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Lay the flour tortillas flat. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll tightly like a burrito. Secure with toothpicks if needed to keep them from unrolling.
Step 4: Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Serve warm with sour cream on the side for dipping.

Tips & Variations

Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
Mix shredded mozzarella with cheddar cheese for a gooey filling.
Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent bursting while baking.
Try swapping buffalo sauce for ranch or BBQ sauce for a different flavor twist.
Add chopped bell peppers or spinach to the filling for extra nutrition.

Storage

Store leftover taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until crispy again. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep them crunchy.

How to Serve

The image shows four rolled enchiladas closely placed side by side on a white round plate with a slightly raised edge. Each enchilada has a golden-yellow soft tortilla layer wrapped around a filling of light brown chicken mixture with visible small herbs. On top, thick white cream sauce is drizzled in wide stripes along the length of the enchiladas, with small chopped green herbs sprinkled over it. The plate rests on a white marbled surface, and the overall look is warm and fresh with detailed texture on the sauce and tortillas. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

What are Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos?

They are flour tortillas rolled with a spicy mixture of shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese, then baked until crispy. They make a tasty snack or appetizer with a spicy kick.

How do I store leftover Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos?

Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven to keep the exterior crispy.