Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with tender, spicy chicken and drizzled with tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these delightful bites combine rich flavors and satisfying crunch in every mouthful. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings (16 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook chicken in a pot of water over medium heat until fully cooked and tender (about 15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and half of the cheese.
- Place filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Arrange taquitos seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Top with remaining cheese while hot and garnish with green onions.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (140g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, brush each taquito lightly with oil before baking.- Feel free to substitute chicken with shredded turkey or jackfruit for a vegetarian option.- Experiment with different cheese varieties for unique flavors.