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Olivia Farnsworth

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Easy Weeknight Dinner

These Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and spicy snack perfect for an easy dinner or a busy weeknight meal. Crispy on the outside and full of flavorful buffalo sauce and cream cheese inside, they make a great family dinner or simple meal option everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210

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)

Method
 

  1. Start by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until they are thoroughly cooked, which will take around 20 minutes, then let them cool off before shredding.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, blend the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese until everything is well combined.
  4. Lay out each flour tortilla flat, spoon the chicken mixture onto them, then roll each tortilla tightly; use toothpicks if you need to keep them secure.
  5. Place your rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake the taquitos in your preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown.
  7. When ready, plate and garnish with chopped green onions and a scoop of sour cream for serving.

Notes

  • For a quicker option, try using rotisserie chicken. You can swap buffalo sauce with ranch or BBQ sauce to mix up the flavors. Adding veggies like bell peppers or spinach inside the filling is a great way to increase nutrition without sacrificing taste.