Description
Delicious and effortless taquitos made with tender, shredded chicken, zesty spices, and a crispy tortilla shell, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 – 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 10 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken in your slow cooker, cutting into smaller chunks for even cooking.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the chicken, pour in salsa, and add cream cheese on top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot and mix with cream cheese and salsa.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, sprinkle cheese on top, and roll them tight.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or more salsa for dipping.
Notes
Customize your taquitos with vegetables like diced bell peppers or corn for added crunch. Make ahead by prepping the filling a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg