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Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce
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Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce offer a perfect blend of spicy heat, creamy texture, and tender chicken wrapped in crispy, golden tortillas. These flavorful taquitos combine fresh jalapeños, rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a tangy buffalo sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer, snack, or meal. Easy to prepare and customizable to your preferred heat level, they deliver a crunchy exterior and a creamy, spicy filling that will please any crowd.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken breast
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 small or medium flour tortillas

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil for brushing or frying

Optional Spices and Variations

  • Paprika, black pepper, or cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • Substitute cheddar cheese with pepper jack, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 8 oz softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup buffalo sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix until evenly blended to create a creamy and spicy filling ready for rolling.
  2. Assemble the Taquitos: Warm 12 small or medium flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto one edge of each tortilla, then roll tightly. Use toothpicks if needed to secure the rolls before cooking.
  3. Cook the Taquitos: For crispy taquitos, either bake or fry them. To bake: preheat oven to 400°F, place taquitos on a greased baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through. To fry: heat oil in a skillet and fry taquitos for a few minutes on each side until golden and crunchy.
  4. Serve with Extra Buffalo Sauce: Once cooked, serve the taquitos hot with additional buffalo sauce for dipping and your choice of garnishes or sides.

Notes

  • Use Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking and ensure easy rolling.
  • Don’t Overfill: Avoid overstuffing the tortillas to keep taquitos intact and crisp during cooking.
  • Pat Dry Filling: If shredded chicken is too moist, pat dry to avoid soggy taquitos.
  • Brush with Butter: Brushing melted butter on taquitos before baking enhances browning and flavor.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble taquitos in advance, freeze unbaked rolls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: jalapeño, cream cheese, chicken, taquitos, buffalo sauce, spicy, appetizer, snack, baked taquitos

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