Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 4 hours
TOTAL TIME: 4 hours 15 mins

Creamy chicken taquitos made in a slow cooker, then rolled and baked until crispy! This is very tasty and an easy recipe to make!

Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: New Mexican
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon Hatch Red chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin salt + pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup water
½ cup shredded
Colby or Mexican blend cheese
12 6 inch corn or flour tortillas
optional: cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or other toppings as desired

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, cream cheese, and water to crock pot.
Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
Remove chicken from crock pot, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Give it a stir.
Let it cook about 15 minutes longer.
Preheat oven to 400.
Place about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture onto the middle of each tortilla.
Top with 1-2 tablespoons shredded cheese.
Roll tightly and place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes, until tortillas are slightly browned and shredded cheese is melted.
Serve with desired toppings and sauces.

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