Slow Cooker Baked Chicken Taquitos
These slow cooker baked chicken taquitos are an easy family dinner with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling and crispy baked tortillas. The slow cooker does most of the work, making the filling simple to prepare before the taquitos are rolled up and baked until golden brown. They are perfect served with salsa, guacamole, or your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and flavorful meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 469kcal
Ingredients
- 2-3 bonless skinless chicken breasts depending on the size
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- 6 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 12 flour tortillas 6-inch fajita size
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- salsa or other dip
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Add in the cream cheese and water.
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low.
- When chicken is ready, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with 2 forks. Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- PLace a small amount of chicken down the center of each tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down on a baking sheet. I like to line mine with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Brush the taquitos with melted butter, then bake for 8-12 minutes until the edges get goldne brown.
- Serve warm with salsa or other preferred dip. Serves 6.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1281IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 3mg