Description
If you’re after a fuss-free dinner that brings bold Tex-Mex flavor with minimal effort, these Crockpot Chicken Taquitos are your answer. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into creamy, cheesy shredded chicken wrapped in golden tortillas. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, quick meal prep solutions, or crave-worthy comfort food, these taquitos hit all the marks. They’re freezer-friendly, customizable, and ready to be dipped into your favorite sauces.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
12 flour tortillas
Optional: 1 to 2 jalapeños, sliced
Optional: 1 small can green chiles
Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in crockpot and sprinkle taco seasoning over them.
2. Add cream cheese and salsa on top of the chicken.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Once done, shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the sauce.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
6. Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
7. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and spray lightly with oil.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or air fry for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
9. Serve warm with guacamole, sour cream, or dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra crispiness, brush the taquitos with oil before baking or air frying.
You can freeze rolled taquitos before baking and cook them straight from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes extra to cook time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg