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Baked Buffalo Taquitos

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 6 oz cream cheese low fat
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/8 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 3 tbsp dry rub see link in description
  • oil for frying
  • 6 8" flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F
  • Heat oil in a large pot
  • Rub chicken with all the rub to be liberally coated. Sear the breasts on all sides, then add the water and broil for 20 minutes
  • While the chicken broils combine the cream cheese and buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl and set aside
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it and return it to the pot. Bring to a heavy simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the pot, leaving the liquid. Add the chicken to the bowl of cream cheese and use a spoon to fully fold it in
  • spoon the chicken into the tortillas and roll them tightly. Place them evenly in a 9x13 baking dish and bake at 425F for 18 minutes
  • Remove the taquitos from the oven, sprinkle evenly with the cheddar and broil for 1 - 2 minutes. Serve topped with blue cheese dressing and optionally with hot sauce or a side of salsa.