Description
These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a flavorful and crispy appetizer or snack perfect for game day or any casual gathering. Shredded chicken is mixed with spicy buffalo sauce, creamy cheeses, and pickled jalapeños, then wrapped in small flour tortillas and baked until golden and crispy. Serve warm with ranch or extra buffalo sauce for a deliciously addictive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Assembly
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray or brush
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pickled jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into a creamy, spicy mixture.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay a flour tortilla flat on your workspace. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle some shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, securing the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake: Lightly spray or brush the assembled taquitos with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos turn golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauces such as ranch dressing or additional buffalo sauce for extra heat.
Notes
- You can use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
- For extra crispiness, turn the taquitos halfway through baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crisp texture.
