Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
User Reviews
4.7
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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
4 servings
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Calories
574 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Description
This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked slowly with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cream cheese, and water in a slow cooker for 4 to 8 hours until tender. The chicken is shredded and returned to the cooker to blend flavors further. Filling each tortilla with about a quarter cup of the mixture along with shredded Colby or Mexican blend cheese, the taquitos are rolled tightly.
Arranged on a greased baking sheet, the rolled taquitos bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 10 minutes, developing lightly browned and crisped edges with melted cheese inside. The creamy chicken filling contrasts with the crisp tortilla layers on the outside.
These taquitos are great for casual meals and can be customized with toppings like salsa, sour cream, or fresh cilantro to add brightness and freshness. Their texture balance and seasoning make them crowd-pleasing finger foods or main dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup colby cheese shredded or Mexican blend cheese
- 12 corn tortilla 6 inch, or flour tortilla
- cilantro optional, or other toppings as desired
- salsa
- sour cream
Instructions
- Add chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, cream cheese, and water to crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
- Minutes before serving, remove chicken from crock pot, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Give it a stir. Let it cook about 15 minutes longer.
- Preheat oven to 400. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the middle of each tortilla. Top with 1-2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Roll tightly and place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, until tortillas are slightly browned and shredded cheese is melted. Serve with desired toppings and sauces.
Notes
- Serve the taquitos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 574 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 574kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 984mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1015IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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