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Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos for Spicy Snack Lovers

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, making them the ultimate easy appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cooked and shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce Your favorite brand or homemade
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar recommended
For the Taquitos
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas Whole wheat is a healthy alternative
  • 2 tablespoons green onions Chopped
For Dipping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For serving

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the chicken by boiling the boneless, skinless breasts in water for about 20 minutes until no longer pink. Shred the chicken.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and softened cream cheese until well mixed.
  3. Assemble the taquitos by placing a spoonful of the filling on one edge of a tortilla and rolling tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the taquitos seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  5. Serve warm, topped with chopped green onions and a side of sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taquitoCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These taquitos can be customized with different sauces and veggies for personal preference.

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