Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

This Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos recipe is creamy and flavorful, which uses boneless chicken breasts and rich cream cheese. It’s a family-friendly dinner that’s easy to prep and ready in about 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ⅓ cup water
• ½ cup shredded Colby or Mexican blend cheese
• 12 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
• Optional toppings: cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or other toppings as desired

How To Make Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

1. Combine ingredients in crock pot: Add chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, cream cheese, and water to the crock pot.
2. Cook the chicken mixture: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.
3. Shred and stir: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crock pot. Stir and let cook for about 15 minutes longer.
4. Preheat oven and fill tortillas: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spoon about ¼ cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with 1–2 tablespoons cheese, and roll tightly.
5. Bake the taquitos: Arrange on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until tortillas are slightly browned and cheese is melted.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use flour or corn tortillas?
  Yes, either works—corn tortillas give a more traditional texture, while flour tortillas are softer.
• How to keep tortillas from cracking?
  Warm them briefly in the microwave or wrap in foil and heat in the oven before filling.
• Can I make them ahead of time?
  Assemble the taquitos and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
• Can I freeze taquitos?
  Yes, assemble them, freeze on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

What To Serve With Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

These taquitos pair well with fresh sides and dips:

• Guacamole or avocado crema
• Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
• Refried beans or black beans
• Fresh pico de gallo or salsa verde

How To Store Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

Refrigerate:
Keep leftover taquitos in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Freeze:
Freeze baked or unbaked taquitos in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen at 400°F until heated through.

Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 574 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Protein: 26 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Cholesterol: 107 mg
• Sodium: 984 mg
• Sugar: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken?
Yes, shred the rotisserie chicken and mix it with the seasonings and cream cheese on the stovetop instead of slow cooking.

Do I have to bake them after rolling?
Baking makes them crispy, but you can skip it if you prefer softer taquitos.

Can I add vegetables to the filling?
Yes, diced bell peppers, onions, or jalapeños work well.

What dipping sauces go best?
Salsa, sour cream, queso, or guacamole are all great options.

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