Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Taquitos
Icy Wolf

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Ranch Taquitos

Crispy golden taquitos packed with creamy, spicy buffalo chicken filling and melted cheese. High-protein, low-calorie meal perfect for meal prep.

50Min
15Servings
250Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlyhigh-protein
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Equipment

Frying Pan
Stove
Mixing Bowl
Spatula
Plate
Fork

Ingredients

Filling

Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (raw)

1350 g

Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix

1 packet

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Buffalo Sauce

150 g

Water

150 ml

Ranch Seasoning

1 tbsp

Light Cream Cheese

120 g

Spring Onion (diced)

20 g

Assembly

Mini Tortillas

15 piece

Light Grated Cheddar Cheese (grated)

30 g

Light Cooking Oil Spray

1 spray

Instructions

1

Season the chicken

Season chicken with half a packet of taco seasoning and olive oil.

2 min
2

Cook the chicken

Cook seasoned chicken on medium-high heat until fully cooked.

15 minMedium-high heattimer 15 min
Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 75°C
3

Shred the chicken

Remove chicken from pan and shred using two forks.

3 min
4

Make the filling

Return shredded chicken to pan with remaining taco seasoning, buffalo sauce, water, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and spring onions. Mix until creamy.

8 minMedium heattimer 8 min
Add water gradually until filling reaches creamy consistency
5

Assemble the taquitos

Warm tortillas, add filling and cheese, then roll tightly.

10 min
Warm tortillas slightly for easier rolling
6

Fry the taquitos

Spray pan with oil and cook taquitos until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

12 minMedium-high heattimer 12 min
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 8-10 minutes or air fryer 160°C for 5 minutes

Store in airtight container. Reheat from frozen in oven to restore crispiness.

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