Description
These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are crispy, spicy, and creamy rolled tortillas filled with a flavorful mixture of shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, baked to golden perfection and served warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken 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: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the taquitos.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine 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 mixed to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Assemble Taquitos: Lay a small flour tortilla flat and spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Bake: Lightly spray or brush the rolled taquitos with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the taquitos turn golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch or extra buffalo sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can turn the taquitos halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a convenient shortcut for shredded chicken.
- If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the amount of pickled jalapeños or buffalo sauce.
- These taquitos can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
