Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos, a perfect dish for any occasion! These easy-to-make taquitos feature tender chicken infused with a sweet and savory homemade BBQ sauce, paired with creamy cheese for an irresistible filling. Whether you’re hosting a game night or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these flavorful rolls are sure to impress everyone at the table. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time and even frozen for later use, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. Get ready to savor every bite of these crowd-pleasing treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (cut into cubes and softened)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 18 small whole grain tortillas
- cooking spray
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and chili powder to create the BBQ sauce.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce over it. Cook on low for 3 to 3½ hours or high for about 2 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and reserve some sauce. Mix shredded chicken with cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave until soft. Spoon about ¼ cup of the filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12–16 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg