Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Crispy rolled tortillas filled with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, perfect for game day or a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: No Restrictions
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Mix cooked shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Lay a tortilla flat and add a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture and some shredded cheese.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick if needed.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a frying pan.
- Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding cream cheese to the chicken mixture. Serve with sides like salad or guacamole for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg