Crockpot Mexican Chicken | Baked Chicken Flautas

I'm loving this Crockpot chicken for several reasons.

1. It's so easy! And flavorful!
2. It makes plenty, so I usually end up getting two meals for one.
3. It's so low in calories!

This is the type of meal you can throw in the Crockpot on the way to work and have ready when you get home and only has 4 ingredients that you most likely have on hand. If you know you've got a busy week ahead, this is the perfect meal to prep early and use throughout the week. Which is exactly what I've used it for this week!

Crockpot Mexican Chicken

Recipe Adapted From: Tasty Kitchen

MAKES 10 SERVINGS (108 Calories Per Serving)

• 4 large Chicken Breasts (or 6 regular sized)
• 1 packet McCormick Taco Seasoning
• 16 oz. Salsa {I used Fresh Salsa from Mario's - a local mexican gem}
• 1/2 to 1 cup Chicken Stock

Throw the first 3 ingredients into your Crockpot, stir, cover, and let cook for 6-8 hours on low {4-5 hours on high}. When cooked, use two forks and give the chicken a good shredding. At this point, the chicken will start to absorb all the juices and may begin to look a little dry. I start adding chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, until it's slightly juicy. You don't want to make it too juicy or you have soggy tacos/nachos/flautas/whatever you are using it for.

I divide in half and store the rest in the fridge or freezer for future meals. The rest, we'll use for tacos, burritos, salads or, a family favorite..........

Baked Chicken Flautas

MAKES 5 SERVINGS - 10 Flautas (586 Calories Per Serving)

• 3 cups Crockpot Mexican Chicken
• 10 Tortillas
• Mexican Blend Cheese
• Olive Oil
• Condiments, such as Salsa, Guacamole & Sour Cream {not included in calorie count}

Place 2 Tbsp of cheese on a tortilla, along with several fork fulls of the Crockpot Chicken. Roll and place seam side down on a greased cookies sheet. Repeat with the remaining 9 tortillas. Brush olive oil on the tops of the flautas {to give them a crispy textures without having to fry them}.

If you are lucky like myself and have a super wonderful awesome friend that lives in California who sends you goodies in the mail, then you'll brush on a Jalapeno Olive Oil to give it an extra little kick. But if you have a picky child who prefers her flautas without the kick, you'll brush regular olive oil on a few just for her. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serve with your favorite Mexican condiments.