Description
These Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos are a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional taquitos. Made with a cheese shell and filled with seasoned shredded chicken, they are perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheese Shells:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Make the cheese shells: Divide cheddar and mozzarella cheese into 6 mounds on the baking sheet. Flatten into circles and bake until bubbly and golden.
- Fill and roll: Place chicken mixture on each cheese circle and roll into a taquito shape. Bake again to heat through.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated for crispiness.
- Chicken can be swapped with pulled pork or turkey.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
