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Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Craving a delicious snack? Try these Honey Buffalo Chicken Taquitos, perfect for game nights or family dinners! With a crispy exterior and a creamy, spicy filling, they're a crowd-pleaser that you can whip up in no time!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 taquitos
Course: Appetizers, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 pounds chicken breasts thawed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese or more to taste
  • 12 flour tortillas Land tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 8 oz. cream cheese cubed
  • 3-4 tablespoons hot sauce (I use Frank’s Original)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt EACH
  • 1 tsp garlic powder EACH
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder EACH
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika EACH
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder EACH
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin EACH
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Add **chicken** to slow cooker.
  2. Whisk together the **Honey Buffalo Sauce** ingredients and pour half of the sauce over the **chicken**. Reserve the rest.
  3. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred **chicken** when tender.
  4. Whisk together 1 tablespoon **cornstarch** and 1 tablespoon water and add to shredded **chicken** along with **cream cheese**. Stir to combine.
  5. Let cook on high for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or until thickened and creamy, then stir in remaining **Honey Buffalo Sauce**.
  6. To assemble, add a heaping ¼ cup **chicken** filling to the center of each **tortilla** and top with a heaping tablespoon **cheese**. Tightly roll up **tortillas**.
  7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add **taquitos** and cook until golden brown on all sides, rotating as needed, approximately 2 minutes.
  8. Repeat until **taquitos** are all cooked. Serve **taquitos** with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or BBQ sauce – or just eat plain!

Notes

  • Let chicken taquitos cool completely: This is crucial before freezing.
  • Line on a baking sheet: Ensure they aren’t touching to prevent sticking.
  • Freeze for 1 to 2 hours: Until solid to avoid clumping.
  • Add chicken taquitos to a large freezer bag: Squeeze out any excess air.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months: For best results.