Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos, a delightful dish that’s perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or game-day snacks. These taquitos feature tender chicken slow-cooked in a luscious homemade BBQ sauce and wrapped in warm tortillas. With a creamy cheese filling and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, they are sure to impress guests or satisfy your cravings. Effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker, these flavorful bites can be served as an appetizer, main course, or party food. Plus, they can be made ahead and frozen for quick meals later!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 18 small whole grain tortillas
- cooking spray
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, molasses, vinegar, and spices to make the BBQ sauce.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour BBQ sauce over it. Cook on low for 3 to 3½ hours.
- Shred the chicken and mix with thickened sauce, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Warm tortillas to prevent tearing. Fill each with about ¼ cup of the mixture and roll tightly.
- Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, sprinkle salt, and bake for 12–16 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (130g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg