Description
These Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos are a delicious low-carb twist on traditional Mexican taquitos. Made with a cheesy outer shell and a flavorful chicken filling, they are perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Taquitos:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
For Serving:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Chicken and Spices: In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro if using.
- Prepare Cheese Circles: On the prepared baking sheet, make six piles of cheese—about 1/3 cup each—spaced a few inches apart. Flatten each pile slightly to form thin circles.
- Bake Cheese: Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool for about 1 minute.
- Fill and Roll: Place a small amount of the chicken filling on one end of each cheese circle and gently roll into a taquito shape. Hold for a few seconds until sealed.
- Final Bake: Return to oven for another 2–3 minutes to heat through, if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- You can swap cheddar and mozzarella for pepper jack or Monterey Jack for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
