Baked Crockpot Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 5 hours
Total time: 5 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 frozen boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp chile powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese (jack and cheddar)
  • 5 flour tortillas
Instructions
  1. Add chicken breast to crock pot and set on "low".
  2. Add water and all of the seasonings listed above and cover.
  3. Let simmer on low for 4-5 hours, turning chicken twice throughout.
  4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  5. Transfer chicken to a plate and shred by using two forks.
  6. With a spoon, drizzle a few spoonfuls of juices from crockpot.
  7. Warm tortillas in microwave if needed and top with chicken on the bottom ⅓, followed by cheese.
  8. Roll up tightly and place on a greased baking dish seam-side down.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, careful not to burn the tops.
  10. Serve with Mexican rice, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole!
Makes 5 chicken taquitos
Recipe by My San Francisco Kitchen at https://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com/baked-crockpot-chicken-taquitos/