Low Carb Crispy Chicken Taquitos
Satisfy your cravings without the carbs with these irresistible Low Carb Crispy Chicken Taquitos! Packed with a savory filling of tender cooked chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a kick of green chilies seasoned to perfection with garlic, cumin, and onion powder, these taquitos are a flavorful low-carb twist on the classic. Instead of traditional tortillas, large cheese wraps are used to create a golden, crispy shell that’s baked to perfection in just 20 minutes. Ideal for keto and gluten-free diets, these taquitos make a perfect snack, appetizer, or meal. Serve them warm with fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or a dollop of sour cream for a tasty, guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 wraps Large cheese wraps (e.g., folios)
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture until well combined.
Lay out the cheese wraps on a clean surface.
Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the cheese wraps, spooning it along one edge of each wrap.
Carefully roll each cheese wrap over the filling, ensuring that it is tightly rolled.
Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with olive oil cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese wraps are golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.7 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.7 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 5104 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 245.1 g | 490% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3409 mg | 262% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
