We love an easy dinner recipe and our Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos are a family favorite.
These taquitos are a healthier homemade version than store bought or restaurant made (they’re baked, not fried!).
Are you looking for a great recipe to make for your next gathering or taco Tuesday night? Look no further! Our Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos are the perfect dish for the whole family to enjoy. They are easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients from the grocery store and 15-20 minutes of your time.
Ingredient Notes
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
- 2 cups salsa
How to make Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos:
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with taco seasoning. Add cream cheese and water.
- Cook 2-3 hours on high, 5-6 hours on low. (You may need to cook a little longer if the chicken is frozen.)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Shred chicken with two forks in your slow cooker, then add cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Place a small amount of chicken mixture on each tortilla, then roll each tortilla up, placing them seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush each taquito with melted butter, then bake for 8-12 minutes until edges start to golden.
- Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftover Taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make things easier you can shred the chicken with a mixer. Make sure not to overfill the tortillas.
To turn this into a freezer meal:
Add chicken, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and water to a gallon-sized freezer meal bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal bag closed.
Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last 60-90 days. When ready to use, spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and dump ingredients from bag into slow cooker.
Place the lid on top. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours (or HIGH heat for 3-4 hours). Follow the rest of the instructions as written.
You can also freeze this after the taquitos are assembled and then just reheat them in the oven or microwave.
Serving Suggestions
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (2-3 depending on size)
- 1 ounce taco seasoning, 1 packet
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 cups salsa
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with taco seasoning. Add cream cheese and water.
- Cook 2-3 hours on high, 5-6 hours on low. (May need to cook a little longer if chicken frozen.)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Shred chicken with two forks in your slow cooker, then add cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Place a small amount of chicken mixture on each tortilla, then roll each tortilla up, placing them seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush each taquito with melted butter, then bake for 8-12 minutes until edges start to golden.
- Serve warm with salsa for dipping.
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