Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Slow-cooked chicken blended with Buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning, wrapped in flour tortillas and baked until golden and crisp.
5 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pinch paprika or to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup Buffalo wing sauce e.g., Frank’s® RedHot
- 1 4 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1 oz package ranch dressing mix
- 10 6-inch flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar–Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or other neutral oil
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in the bowl of a slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on Low for approximately 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Prepare the Filling
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully drain the broth and shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker. Add the Buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined. Cover again and continue to cook on Low for an additional 1 hour, allowing the flavors to blend.
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Assemble the Taquitos
- Lay the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla and sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the Taquitos
- Brush each taquito lightly with peanut oil on all sides. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even browning, until the taquitos are golden and slightly crisp.
Serve
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
To prepare this recipe gluten-free, substitute traditional flour tortillas with certified gluten-free tortillas. Additionally, ensure that both the Buffalo sauce and the ranch dressing mix used are labeled gluten-free, as formulations vary between brands. Always check ingredient labels to avoid potential sources of gluten.