How to Make Buffalo Chicken Taquitos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are a delicious and spicy twist on traditional taquitos. These crispy, rolled-up tortillas are filled with a creamy, tangy mixture of shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and cheese, making them the perfect appetizer or party snack. Whether you're hosting a game day gathering or simply looking for a fun and flavorful dish to serve to your family, these Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot)
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 10 taquitos

  • Place chicken breasts into slow cooker; pour in chicken broth. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook on Low until chicken is tender, about 4 hours.
  • Drain broth; shred chicken with 2 forks in the slow cooker. Add Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix; stir until well mixed. Cook on low until flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spoon chicken onto the tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top. Roll up and place seam-side down on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush all sides of taquitos with oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, turning every 5 minutes, until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    492 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1995mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 276mg