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    Keto Spicy Chicken Taquitos

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Jun 12, 2025 by Olivia Wyles · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This keto taquito recipe is going to become your favorite recipe in the whole, wide world. You just don’t know it yet. It’s so versatile and customizable, you could probably call it the new Chaffle. It’s that simple. The sky is the limit on what to put in your keto taquitos. Don’t you just love how the words “keto taquitos” just roll off your tongue?

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    How To Make Keto Taquitos

    It starts with hand shredded cheese (or cheese slices) and ends about 5 minutes later with the easiest appetizer/snack you’ve ever made. Appetizers and snacks like these are essential especially when trying to stay keto at a party or on a holiday.

    For this recipe, I chose to dress up some rotisserie chicken from the prepared deli section. You could make these with beef, chicken, lunch meat, bacon, sausage, chorizo, and so many more options. I love keto recipes that you can simply throw together. Even kids will love these!

    four keto taquitos on a white plate side view

    The cheese must be cheese slices or hand-shredded cheese. The shredded cheese from the grocery store has more carbs and is coated with starch to keep it from clumping in transit. So it will not melt very well in the oven. It’s just best to avoid pre-shredded cheese altogether.

    For this recipe, I found that Colby Jack cheese tastes best since it’s a milder cheese and won’t overpower the contents of the taquito. Sharp cheese just tasted too sharp for me during testing. Mozzarella tasted good, but it didn’t remind me of that Mexican dish flavor. Pepper Jack may also be a great option.

    Shredded cheese on a plate
    Shredded cheese mounds on silicone baking mat ready for the oven
    Baked cheese mounds on baking mat fresh from the oven

    Hand shred your cheese and place in mounds on a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper. Side note: The silicone baking sheets are WORTH the investment. You won’t have to worry at all about the cheese getting stuck. Too many times I have attempted to make cheese chips on parchment paper only to have wasted lots of cheese in the process.

    Plus, you can put silicone baking sheets in the microwave! For this recipe, I baked the cheese at 375 degrees for 5 minutes in my gas oven. Since oven temperatures vary, take a peek at 5 minutes. If all of the cheese is bubbling and the edges are slightly golden brown, it’s good to go.

    While your cheese mounds are baking, prepare your pan to heat up the chicken. It’s super simple. Add shredded chicken, olive oil, and spices to your pan. Heat chicken on medium heat and stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.

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    Shredded chicken with seasoning on top
    Shredded chicken with low carb seasoning mixed in

    Once you’ve taken a peek at the cheese, take out of the oven and allow to cool for a couple minutes. Use your fingertips to test the “rollability” of each cheese mound. It should be slightly stiff and flexible, but not crispy or super mushy.

    Once you can lift off the mat without burning your fingers, add some of the filling then roll it up to form the perfect keto taquito.

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    Serve with low carb ranch or sour cream for dipping!

    There are so many different variations to this amazing recipe. Here are a few you can try as well:

    1. Buffalo Chicken Taquitos: Mozzarella Cheese + Buffalo Sauce + Shredded Chicken + Low Carb Ranch (for dipping)
    2. Jalapeno Popper Taquitos: Mild Cheddar Cheese + Cream Cheese + Jalapenos + Bacon
    3. Ultimate Breakfast Taquitos: Mozzarella Cheese + Bacon + Sausage + Egg + Extra Shredded Cheese
    4. Turkey Bacon Avocado Ranch Taquitos: Mozzarella Cheese + Deli Turkey + Bacon + Avocado + Low Carb Ranch (for dipping)
    5. Beef Taquitos: Colby Jack Cheese + Ground Beef + Low Carb Taco Seasoning + Sour Cream (for dipping)

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    Keto Taquitos made with chicken and cheese slices facing forward

    Keto Spicy Chicken Taquitos

    Made in less than 10 minutes, virtually no carbs, and only a handful of ingredients. This is great as a snack or appetizer at your next party.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: Chicken Taquito
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 260kcal
    Author: Olivia Wyles

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces colby jack cheese
    • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
    • Shred cheese and place 6 mounds at least 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese is bubbling and slightly golden brown around the edges.
    • While cheese is baking, shred rotisserie chicken with hands or two forks. Heat shredded chicken on medium heat. Stir in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
    • Take cheese shells out of the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Add a small pile of chicken filling to the cheese shells and roll each one tightly.
    • Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.

    Notes

    Oven times may vary.
    Only use cheese shredded by hand or cheese slices.
    Try different fillings like beef, deli meat, and bacon!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Taquito Calories: 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 31g (62%) Fat: 15g (23%)
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