Description
These Keto Chicken Cheese Taquitos are a delicious low-carb snack or appetizer featuring crispy baked cheddar cheese shells rolled around a flavorful chicken, cream cheese, jalapeno, and chive filling. Perfect for keto followers and anyone craving a cheesy, satisfying bite without the carbs of traditional tortillas.
Ingredients
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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 make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken breast with softened cream cheese, minced jalapeno, chopped chives, and kosher salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to create the taquito filling.
- Create Cheese Shells: On the prepared baking sheet, spread approximately 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into flat square shapes. Make 12 squares total and space them about 1 inch apart to ensure even baking. You may need to use two baking sheets.
- Bake Cheese Shells: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cheese squares for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are browned and crispy, indicating the shells have formed.
- Cool Cheese Shells: Remove the cheese squares from the oven and let them cool for about 3 minutes until they are cool enough to handle but still pliable.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon the prepared chicken filling onto one edge of each cheese square. Carefully roll the cheese around the filling towards the open edge to form a taquito shape.
- Serve: Serve the keto chicken cheese taquitos warm, optionally topped with shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream to enhance flavor and texture. Enjoy your low-carb snack!
Notes
- To cook chicken quickly, boil chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through, then shred.
- Make sure the cheese squares are spaced well on the sheet to prevent them from sticking together.
- Handle cheese shells gently when warm as they harden quickly when cooled.
- For extra spice, leave some jalapeno seeds or add hot sauce to the filling.
- Leftover taquitos can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
