Description
These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Buffalo Chicken Taquitos combine spicy buffalo chicken with creamy jalapeño-infused cream cheese, wrapped in crispy baked tortillas. Perfect as a flavorful snack or appetizer, they bring a delightful blend of heat, creaminess, and cheesy goodness baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray or brush
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure a non-stick surface and easy cleanup.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pickled jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Lay out one tortilla at a time and spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center. Sprinkle a small amount of both cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the filling. Roll the tortilla tightly enclosing the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process for all tortillas and filling.
- Prepare for Baking: Lightly spray or brush the rolled taquitos with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven and achieve a golden brown finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the taquitos for 15-20 minutes until they are golden, crispy, and heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the taquitos warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or additional buffalo sauce for extra heat and flavor.
Notes
- Pickled jalapeños add a nice tang and heat, but you can adjust the amount based on your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, use corn tortillas or double wrap the filling in tortillas.
- These taquitos can be prepared ahead and frozen before baking; bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
- Substitute buffalo sauce with your preferred hot sauce for a customized flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and the filling smooth.
