Buffalo Chicken Taquitos with Shredded Chicken
Easy buffalo chicken taquitos made with shredded chicken are crispy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping in your favorite dipping sauces!
Servings 12 taquitos
Calories 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
- 12 6" flour tortillas
- Cooking spray olive oil or melted butter will also work
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. (This keeps the taquitos from sticking and makes clean up a little easier.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, mixing until the chicken is evenly coated.2 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Then, fold in the cheeses, green onions, and celery.1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup celery
- Warm 2-3 tortillas at a time in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable, then spoon about 3 tablespoons of the buffalo chicken filling onto each tortilla, spreading it evenly along the center.12 6" flour tortillas
- Roll up each tortilla tightly, securing it with a toothpick if needed, and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas until all twelve are ready. Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven. (You can also brush them with olive oil or melted butter, if you prefer).Cooking spray
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. (We light these with ranch or blue cheese dressing.)
Notes
Make-Ahead Option: Use our slow cooker Buffalo chicken to make these taquitos. I highly recommend this option because it's economical (buying chicken in bulk will save you money) and will save you a few minutes on the prep time. I like to make big batches of this shredded chicken and freeze it in 2-4 cup portions to use later. My future self is always happy I did!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg
