Description
Enjoy the crispy, savory goodness of traditional taquitos with a keto twist. These Keto Taquitos are filled with spiced chicken and cheese, all wrapped in a cheese-based tortilla for a low-carb option that satisfies Mexican food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
- 2/3 cup red enchilada sauce (sugar-free if strict keto)
- 4 Tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for the cheese tortillas)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shredded chicken and coat with the spices.
- Pour in enchilada sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make 4-inch circles of mozzarella on the parchment, spaced apart. Bake 5-7 minutes until golden and melted.
- Cool the cheese circles for 30 seconds so they’re pliable but not hard.
- Add a spoonful of chicken filling and a sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey jack cheese to one side of each circle.
- Carefully roll into taquitos and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Serve hot with sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or air fry at 370°F for 3-4 minutes to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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