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Keto Taquitos made with chicken and cheese slices facing forward
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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.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chicken Taquito
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 260kcal

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 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g