In the spirit of full disclosure, Ben actually made this comment upon first bite of these Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes. Considering I hadn’t seen him exude that much enthusiasm over dinner since he confessed to ordering Papa John’s the last time I was out of town, I took note that we clearly needed more Buffalo chicken in our lives. And when Buffalo chicken recipes are as juicy, zesty, easy, and CHEESY as these Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, couldn’t we all use a few more servings? The filling for these Buffalo Chicken Taquitos is an adaptation of the one I used to top the aforementioned buffalo chicken sweet potatoes and this Buffalo Chicken Pizza. The major difference between the two is that today’s recipe uses Buffalo wing sauce, while the prior slow cooker Buffalo chicken uses classic hot sauce. Honestly, both versions of the Buffalo chicken are excellent, so pick your favorite. My favorite is whichever sauce happens to be in my pantry. Like that first Buffalo chicken recipe, the filling for the Buffalo Chicken Taquitos takes less than five minutes to prep, results in fall-apart tender chicken, and is surprisingly healthy too. How we are using said filling, however, is where the recipe takes a delightful turn. Instead of using the Buffalo chicken to make a healthy dinner, I went for a crowd-pleasing, fist-pumping appetizer. Enter, Buffalo Chicken Taquitos. I’ve had a soft spot for chicken taquitos since grade school, when my family would go out to our favorite Mexican restaurant every week after church. Some families do Sunday brunch—we did Sunday chips and salsa. I often ordered the chicken taquitos, extra cheese please. While today’s Buffalo Chicken Taquitos are far from anything you’d find on a Mexican menu, they do share the same core ingredients: juicy shredded chicken, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas. Instead of fussing with the deep fryer, I opted to bake the Buffalo Chicken Taquitos in the oven. The tortillas still became golden and crisp, no oily mess required.
Make Ahead and Storage Tips
To Make Ahead. Prepare the Buffalo chicken up to 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator, then let come to room temperature prior to rolling the taquitos.Taquitos can be assembled and refrigerated up to three hours before serving. Place right from the refrigerator into the oven, adjusting the baking time as needed.To Store. Place leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More Delicious Game Day Food
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed PeppersHam and Cheese PinwheelsJalapeno PoppersMozzarella SticksTater Tots
Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe
6 quart programmable slow cookerAll-purpose rimmed baking sheet
If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next football party or game watch, give these buffalo chicken taquitos a try. They’re simple to make, easy to scale up or down, and might even earn you a profession of true love.
