Description
These Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos are a delicious low-carb snack perfect for keto enthusiasts. Crispy baked cheddar cheese shells are filled with a creamy, spicy chicken mixture and rolled into bite-sized taquitos. Served warm with fresh lettuce, salsa, and sour cream, they make a savory and satisfying treat that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1 Cup Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 Cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Jalapeno, deseeded and minced
- 2 Tablespoons Chives, chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Cheese Shells
- 8 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded or 12 square slices
Optional Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked shredded chicken breast, softened cream cheese, minced jalapeno, chopped chives, and kosher salt until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Create Cheese Shells: On the prepared baking sheet, form 12 flat squares using shredded cheddar cheese, about 1/4 cup per square. Arrange the squares about 1 inch apart; if needed, use two baking sheets for spacing.
- Bake Cheese Shells: Bake the cheese squares in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is crispy.
- Cool Cheese Shells: Remove from the oven and let the cheese squares cool for about 3 minutes until they are firm enough to handle but not completely hardened.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon the chicken filling onto one edge of each cheese square, then carefully roll the cheese around the filling toward the open edge to form a taquito shape.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos warm with optional shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream for additional flavor and texture. Enjoy your keto-friendly snack!
Notes
- If you don’t have cooked chicken breast, you can boil raw chicken breasts in water with a pinch of salt until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes, then shred.
- Make sure the cheese squares are spaced well to allow even crisping and easy handling when assembling.
- Allow the cheese shells to cool just enough to handle, or they might break when rolling.
- Customize the filling by adding spices like cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.
