Delicious Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos You’ll Love

Enjoy crunchy, cheesy, low-carb Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos, perfect for any occasion!

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Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: easy recipes, finger foods, game day snacks, Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos, low-carb snacks, party ideas

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Cooling Time: 1

Total Time: 28

Servings: taquitos

Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Filling

2 cups Shredded Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
1 small Minced Jalapeño Adjust for spice tolerance.
2 tablespoon Chives Chopped; can substitute with green onions.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used as a substitute.

For the Shell

3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded; forms your low-carb tortilla.

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Boil a chicken breast in salted water for about 15 minutes, shred into bite-sized pieces.
Mix Filling: Combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, jalapeño, chives, and salt in a bowl until creamy.
Prepare Cheese Shells: Line a baking sheet with parchment and form 12 mounds of cheddar cheese.
Bake Cheese: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake cheese mounds for 9-12 minutes until golden brown.
Roll Taquitos: Once cool, place filling on one edge of cheese square, roll into a tight cylinder.
Serve: Enjoy warm with toppings like salsa or sour cream.

Notes

Monitor baking time to achieve perfect golden brown cheese. Line baking sheets with parchment for best results. Cool cheese squares before rolling to avoid cracking.

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