Description
These Crockpot Chicken Taquitos are everything you want in a comforting, crispy, creamy meal—without the hassle. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you whip up a filling that’s savory, cheesy, and perfectly spiced. Ideal for dinner, snacking, or game day platters, these taquitos are freezer-friendly and come out crispy every time—baked or air-fried.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 cup salsa or Rotel tomatoes
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
10 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
Optional: 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional: 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and top with salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
3. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks or a hand mixer.
4. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
5. Mix in shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese.
6. Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
7. Add 2–3 tablespoons of chicken mixture to each tortilla, then roll tightly into a taquito.
8. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. Lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
10. Bake for 15–20 minutes or air fry for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
11. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
Warm your tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking.
For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
Double the batch and freeze extras before baking—they reheat beautifully in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Crockpot + Oven or Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: taquitos, crockpot chicken, freezer meals