These taquitos are so easy to make and delicious. With only 6 ingredients and 2 of those ingredients are seasonings. They take only a few minutes to prepare and then about 20 minutes in the oven or longer if you like yours really brown. That’s me, lol, the browner the better!
What is in Keto Chicken Ranch Taquitos? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- canned chicken – or can cook some chicken breast or buy a rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket
- cream cheese
- shredded cheese – any kind of shredded cheese will work
- garlic powder seasoning
- dill weed seasoning
- low carb tortillas or keto tortillas
- non-stick oil
What supplies do I need to make chicken taquitos?
- medium size bowl
- wooden spoon
- fork
- 1/2 tsp measuring spoon
- 1 cup measuring cup
- baking sheet
This recipe will make 6 taquitos, but you can double the recipe and make 12 taquitos. That is what I do and then after I make them, I feel freeze them and bake at a later time.
Simply, place leftovers or uncooked taquitos into an airtight container or a Zip-loc bag and place into the freezer. They will stay good for up to 3 months in the freezer.
What are good keto dips for my taquitos?
- Skinny Girl Chipotle Ranch
- hot sauce
- sugar free BBQ sauce
- ranch dressing
- mayo
- gaucamole
- sour cream
How do I make keto taquitos? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray
- Take a medium mixing bowl
- Drain the can of chicken and add to the bowl
- Take a fork and flake up the chicken breast
- Add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and seasonings to the chicken
- Mix up with a spoon or your hands (hands work best, lol)
- Divide up filling mixture into 6 equal parts
- Spread filling into each tortilla and fold over the tortilla
- Place tortilla on the the baking sheet
- Spray both sides of each taquito to help them crisp up
- Bake approximately 20 minutes or until the desired brownness is achieved.
Oven Baked Keto Chicken Ranch Taquitos
Easiest keto taquito recipe ever.
Ingredients
- 1 can (12.5oz) chicken breast
- 1/2 (4oz) block of cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (any flavor)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dill weed seasoning
- 6 keto or low carb flour tortillas
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray
- Take a medium mixing bowl
- Drain the can of chicken and add to the bowl
- Take a fork and flake up the chicken breast
- Add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and seasonings to the chicken
- Mix up with a spoon or your hands (hands work best, lol)
- Divide up filling mixture into 6 equal parts
- Spread filling into each tortilla and fold over the tortilla
- Place tortilla on the the baking sheet
- Spray both sides of each taquito to help them crisp up
- Bake approximately 20 minutes or until the desired brownness is achieved.
Q&A’s
Are flour tortillas keto friendly? No, flour tortillas are not keto friendly or low carb friendly. However, your local grocery store sells different brands of keto-friendly tortillas.
Are corn tortillas keto friendly? No, corn is not keto-friendly, so corn tortillas are not keto approved.
Is cheese keto friendly? Yes, cheese is ok on the keto diet. Not buying the already shredded cheese is better, because pre-shredded cheese is coated with a starch to prevent the shredded cheese from sticking together. So, it is better to buy blocks of cheese and shred it yourself.
Are tortilla chips keto friendly? No, tortilla chips are not keto friendly, they may be gluten free, but they are high in net carbs. However, you can take keto flour tortillas and make keto tortilla chips, here is a great recipe on how to do that, Keto Tortilla Chips.
Can I eat leftover keto chicken taquitos? Yes, as long as the leftovers have been in the refrigerator. Once the taquitos have cooled, place the leftovers into an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How do I reheat chicken taquitos? You can bake them again in the oven or you can reheat the taquitos in the microwave. The taquitos will not be crispy if reheated in the microwave, but they are still yummy!
Can I cook my chicken taquitos in the microwave? Yes, everything in the taquitos is already cooked, so you are basically heating up the ingredients, however the taquitos will not be become crispy if not cooked in the oven.
Try Some of Our Other Keto Recipes!
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- Keto Cinnamon Rolls
- No bake Keto Peanut butter Pie Cupcakes
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