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Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos

Delicious and easy taquitos filled with tender, flavorful chicken and a sweet BBQ sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup honey Can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • 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

Chicken Filling

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened) Can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese Can substitute with cheddar or pepper jack.
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Taquito Assembly

  • 18 small whole grain tortillas Can substitute with corn or flour tortillas.
  • cooking spray
  • Kosher salt For sprinkling on top.

Instructions
 

Prepare BBQ Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, molasses, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

Prepare Chicken

  • Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker, then pour the BBQ sauce over them, ensuring the chicken is well coated.

Cook Chicken

  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 3 to 3½ hours or on high for 2 hours.

Shred Chicken

  • When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks in a bowl.

Thicken Sauce

  • In the slow cooker, whisk together cornstarch with a little bit of water to create a slurry. Mix this into the remaining sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it, then return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Combine Ingredients

  • Mix in the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey jack cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro into the chicken mixture until everything is well combined.

Prepare to Bake

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Assemble Taquitos

  • Warm the tortillas to make them more pliable. Fill each tortilla with about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture and roll it tightly. Place each taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake Taquitos

  • Lightly spray the taquitos with cooking spray and sprinkle a little kosher salt on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 16 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Serve with dipping sauces like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Can freeze before baking for later use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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