Keto Green Chile Chicken Taquitos

Keto Green Chile Chicken Taquitos

Keto Green Chile Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients:

  • For the Taquito Shells:
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (for a milder flavor)
  • For the Filling:
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
    • 1/2 cup canned green chiles (mild or hot, depending on preference)
    • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For Garnish:
    • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
    • Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
    • Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Make the Cheese “Tortillas”

  1. Place 1/4 cup mounds of shredded cheese on the baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  2. Flatten each mound into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
  3. Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and starts to turn golden around the edges.
  4. Remove from the oven and let the cheese rounds cool slightly (about 1–2 minutes) until they are firm enough to handle but still flexible.

Step 3: Prepare the Chicken Filling

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green chiles, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 4: Roll the Taquitos

  1. Working quickly, place about 1-2 tablespoons of the chicken filling onto each cheese round.
  2. Carefully roll up the cheese around the filling to form a taquito shape. Place the taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet to hold their shape as they cool.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with sliced avocado, guacamole, or salsa.

Nutritional Information (per taquito):

Based on 8 taquitos.

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Net Carbs: 2g