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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Crispy baked taquitos filled with spicy buffalo chicken and melty cheese for an easy crowd-pleasing snack or meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • 2 green onions sliced, divided
  • black pepper to taste
  • 12 small flour or corn tortillas
  • ranch dressing for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, and 2 tablespoons ranch dressing with a hand-held electric mixer until smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, shredded cheddar or Colby Jack, blue cheese crumbles, and half of the sliced green onions. Season with black pepper to taste.
  • Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for about 40 seconds until pliable.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among the tortillas, placing it on the lower third of each tortilla, then roll up tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with the remaining sliced green onions, and drizzle with or serve alongside ranch dressing for dipping.

Equipment

  • large rimmed baking sheet
  • hand-held electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • microwave-safe plate
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

  • Taquitos can be rolled up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated covered tightly.