Crock Pot Chicken Taquitos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
188 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock Pot Chicken Taquitos
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning chicken breasts with a blend of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper, then cooking it in a slow cooker with water for 4 hours until tender. After shredding the chicken, cream cheese and shredded cheese are stirred in to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
The filling is spread onto warmed flour tortillas, sprinkled with additional cheese, and rolled tightly. These taquitos can then be cooked further by baking or frying to achieve a crispy outer shell. They are commonly served with toppings such as sour cream, salsa, and avocado slices.
This method offers hands-off cooking with the slow cooker while delivering tender chicken that carries the warmth of southwestern spices enhanced by melting cheeses. The creamy cheese binding keeps the filling moist and flavorful inside the crispy tortilla.
For best results, warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Various toppings allow customization for extra freshness or spice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened)
- 3/4 cup cheese shredded
- flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, add cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper, mix well.
- Place chicken breast in the bottom of slow cooker. Pour the seasoning mixture and the water into crock.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks.
- Mix with cream cheese and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
- Warm flour tortillas and spread a small amount of chicken mixture onto the tortillas.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese Roll up.
- Serve with additional toppings such as sour cream, salsa and avocado.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before filling and rolling to prevent cracking while shaping taquitos.
- Slow cooking chicken ensures tender, easily shredded meat that absorbs seasoning well.
- Cream cheese in the filling adds creaminess and helps bind the chicken and cheese mixture.
- Serve with toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado for added flavor and texture contrast.
- The recipe yields a quick, flavorful meal option with minimal hands-on prep time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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