Description
Crispy, creamy, and perfectly spiced, these Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce combine tender chicken, smooth cream cheese, and bold buffalo flavor for an irresistible handheld meal or snack.
Ingredients
- Shredded Chicken: 2 cups, cooked and shredded
- Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
- Jalapeño: 1 fresh, finely diced
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/3 cup
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Flour Tortillas: 10 small
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ranch Dressing: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapeño, cheddar, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lay out tortillas and spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto one edge of each.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush lightly with olive oil and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce or serve with ranch dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent leaking.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg