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Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

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These Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a crispy, flavorful appetizer or snack featuring shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and cheeses, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and baked to golden perfection. Serve them with homemade Greek yogurt ranch for a creamy dipping contrast.

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese (light or regular), softened
  • ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • ¼ cup minced green onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tbsp ranch seasoning
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1.8 oz)
  • ½ cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese (1.8 oz)

Wraps & Serving

  • 9 flour tortillas (about 8″ diameter)
  • Homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, mash the softened cream cheese with a spatula until smooth and spreadable. Add buffalo wing sauce, minced green onion, minced garlic, ranch seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir together—though it may look separated initially, it will come together as you mix. Fold in the shredded chicken and shredded cheeses until fully combined.
  2. Warm the tortillas: To prevent cracking when rolling, warm the tortillas so they become pliable. You can either heat them in a large pan over medium-high heat for about 15 seconds on each side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds. Warm tortillas in batches to keep them from cooling before assembly.
  3. Assemble the taquitos: Place about 3-4 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken mixture in a line along one end of each warmed tortilla, leaving space around the edges to avoid overflow. Roll the tortilla tightly, ensuring the finished edge is on the bottom to seal the taquito. Press down slightly to compact. Repeat for all 9 tortillas.
  4. Bake the taquitos: Arrange the rolled taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush them with oil to promote crispiness. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy. Allow them to cool a few minutes before serving with homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

Notes

  • Warming the tortillas before rolling helps prevent them from cracking or breaking when rolled.
  • Using part-skim mozzarella and light cream cheese can reduce fat while maintaining creaminess.
  • The homemade Greek yogurt ranch adds a refreshing contrast and can be made ahead.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
  • Substitute gluten-free tortillas if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.

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