Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Course: Appetizer, Snack, Lunch

Ingredients:

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)

• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to your preferred spice level)

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup Mexican melting cheese

• 1/4 cup chopped onions

• 1/4 cup chopped celery

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Taquitos:

• 8-10 small flour tortillas

• Cooking spray (olive oil or non-stick spray)

• Fresh cilantro (optional, garnish)

• Ranch dressing for dipping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded Mexican melting cheese, chopped onions, chopped celery, and cilantro. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.

3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the buffalo sauce quantity to your desired level of spiciness.

4. Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave to make them more pliable.

5. Place a heaping spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.

6. Roll up the tortilla tightly, ensuring the filling is sealed inside.

7. Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

8. Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray or drizzle with a bit of olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.

10. After they come out of the oven, garnish with some fresh cilantro (optional).

11. Let the baked buffalo chicken taquitos cool for a few minutes then serve them with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.