Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

 

I really wanted to impress the husband with a new recipe. The catch was I need something that could go in a crock pot. Two days a week I try to make really simple meals, or crock meals. I turned to my good friend Pinterest yet again to find the perfect chicken recipe. I found Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos. This was a perfect recipe because the hubby loves Mexican food, and so do I.

The recipe is by Crème De La Crumb at http://lecremedelacrumb.com/2014/05/slow-cooker-cream-cheese-chicken-taquitos.html

Ingredients:

2 Boneless Skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of shredded Colby or Mexican blend cheese
12 6 inch corn or flour tortillas
optional: cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or other toppings as desired.

Instructions:

1) 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 for 4 hours.

2.) minutes before serving, 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.
3) preheat oven to 400. Place about 1/4 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.

I was a little dubious of this recipe. I have never made Mexican chicken with chili powder and cream cheese, but I went with it. I got everything in the crock pot and left the house to run a few errands. When I got home I put the car in the garage and opened the door. As I stepped out of the car I was overcome by a very delicious smell. I knew then that this would be a keeper recipe.

I used the corn tortillas and a glass casserole dish that I usually use for enchiladas.

 

This is a must try recipe!

 

 

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