Here’s a complete recipe for Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos — crispy, low-carb, cheesy, and perfect for snacks or dinner 🌮🧀
Cheese-Wrapped Chicken Taquitos
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12–15 minutes
Servings: 8 taquitos
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Colby-Jack (for wrapping)
- Optional: chopped jalapeños, green onions, cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make filling
In a bowl, mix chicken, cheddar, cream cheese, spices, and optional add-ins.
2️⃣ Make cheese wraps
Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Spoon 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella into small circles.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes until melted and lightly golden.
3️⃣ Fill & roll
Let cheese cool 30 seconds.
Add 1–2 tbsp chicken filling to each.
Roll tightly into taquitos.
4️⃣ Crisp
Return to oven 5–8 minutes until firm and crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving.
🥗 Nutrition (per taquito, approx)
- Calories: 110
- Protein: 9 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Net carbs: ~0.5 g
✅ Keto & low-carb
✅ Gluten-free
✅ High protein
✅ No tortillas needed
🌟 Serving ideas
- Dip in sour cream, guacamole, or salsa
- Serve over salad or cauliflower rice
- Great for air fryer (375°F / 190°C – 5–7 min)
