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Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce
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These Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos with Buffalo Sauce offer a perfect combination of spicy heat, creamy richness, and crispy texture. Ideal for game day, parties, or a delicious snack, they feature tender shredded chicken blended with cream cheese, fresh jalapeños, buffalo sauce, and melted cheddar, all wrapped in crispy flour tortillas and served with extra buffalo sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for mild heat)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly & Cooking

  • 8–10 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • Oil for frying or spray oil for baking/air frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until it forms a creamy, evenly mixed filling.
  2. Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the flour tortillas briefly to make them pliable. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto one edge of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, sealing the edge with a little water if needed to prevent filling from escaping while cooking.
  3. Cook Until Crispy: For frying, heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the taquitos seam-side down and fry until golden and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively, preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and bake or air fry the taquitos for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
  4. Serve with Extra Buffalo Sauce: Drizzle more buffalo sauce over the hot taquitos or serve it on the side for dipping. Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced green onions if desired for added freshness.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas first to prevent cracking during rolling.
  • Do not overfill the tortillas to avoid bursting when cooking.
  • Use a heavy skillet, like cast iron, for even heat distribution and perfect crispiness.
  • Drain fried taquitos on paper towels to keep them crisp and remove excess oil.
  • Adjust jalapeño and buffalo sauce quantities to customize the spice level perfectly.

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Keywords: Jalapeño taquitos, Cream cheese chicken taquitos, Buffalo sauce snacks, Spicy appetizers, Game day food

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