Description
These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and cheesy flavors wrapped in a crispy tortilla. They make a great appetizer for any gathering or a delicious snack for game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 12 small flour tortillas
- cooking spray or oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, sour cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jalapeños, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla and roll tightly into a taquito.
- Bake: Place the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet, spray or brush the tops with oil, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let the taquitos cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeños to taste for preferred spice level.
- Enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- For extra crispiness, air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
