Keto Chicken Taquitos
Published August 15, 2020 • Updated February 3, 2026
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A delicious way to use up leftover chicken or a deli rotisserie bird. These crunchy taquitos wrap shredded chicken and creamy cheese in a tortilla, then fry until golden.
Low Carb Taquitos Recipe
Craving Mexican food? Me too. This recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes, and my whole family loves them. Serve as an appetizer or main dish.
I use leftover or pre-cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, and shredded cheese with some south-of-the-border flavors. Roll the creamy filling into a tortilla and fry in avocado oil until crunchy. Top with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Looking for another recipe that can be made with canned chicken?? Try making chicken crust pizza or chicken & waffles chaffle.
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Ingredients
3 cups shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 cups chopped spinach
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar cheese, jack cheese)
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup salsa
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8 low-carb tortillas
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avocado oil for frying (or olive oil)
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Heat oil
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add enough avocado oil to cover at least half of a wrapped taquito.
Add filling ingredients
Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa to a medium bowl.
Fry them
Add a couple of taquitos to the hot oil and fry for a 1 minute on a sides or until golden brown.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Can I use chicken breast in keto chicken taquitos?
Absolutely! While the recipe suggests using rotisserie chicken, you can definitely use cooked chicken breast. You can either shred it using a crock pot or pressure cooker, or you can dice it if you prefer.
Can I cook chicken taquitos in an air fryer?
Yes! Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and place the taquitos in the basket. Cook for 6 to 9 minutes, checking occasionally. Won't be quite as crispy as frying, but still delicious.
How many carbs are in keto chicken taquitos?
Each taquito has about 5.3g net carbs. They add up fast, so watch your portions!
Can I make these taquitos ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready, assemble and fry. You can also freeze the assembled taquitos before frying: separate them with parchment paper so they don't stick.
What can I substitute for sour cream in this recipe?
Greek yogurt or coconut cream both work. Flavor and texture will be a bit different, but still tasty.
How should I store leftover keto chicken taquitos?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F or use an air fryer to get them crispy again.
OMG!!! These taquitos are ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!🌯🫔🌮❤️❤️❤️ I adore the simplicity of your recipes not to mention the flavors, because if there any complications, it ain't happening with me!!😆😆😆. If I ever write a cookbook, I'll call it The Lazy Cook.😉 Once again thank you for your recipes.❤️❤️❤️
A huge hit! I used leftover chicken, jalapeño cheddar, jalapeño Monterey Jack, red onion, red pepper, spinach and cream cheese with Orowheat low carb tortillas. Incredible, will definitely make again!
This was excellent. One of the hardest things for me in staying low carb is how high carb my favorite Mexican recipes are. I found the low-carb tortillas a couple of years ago and think they are just as good as regular flour tortillas. Thanks to the person who provided the info about keto corn tortillas - I will have to order some! I had some left-over cooked chicken and everything else the recipe called for except for the spinach - so substituted green onion. I cut everything in 1/8ths and just made one taquito - worked pretty well, but wow, what a spattering mess from the oil. Still - I'm willing to put up with mess to have something as tasty as this!
I came across this recipe yesterday and I made them tonight. I used hamburger meat cause it was what i had thawed out. My husband is very picky eater when it comes to keto and he loved them. I did make his with corn because that is what he prefers and I made mine with keto flour shells and he loved them both. They were awesome!!! Thanks for the recipe.
Use Ala Madre low carb corn tortillas. 3 net carbs. Also, I just mixed some salsa with the shredded chicken and a little shredded cheese for the filling.
Easy and tasty. Made some
Tortilla chips and salsa for a side.
I make these and freeze them so I have them on-hand whenever I carve them. So good!!
Love the easy process and delicious results. Thank you!!
I had some thawed chicken thighs and breasts and had no clue what to do with them. I was happy to find this recipe and even more delighted that I had all the ingredients. I didn't add the spinach because of my picky eaters but they absolutely loved these!! I used regular flour tortillas for them and almond tortillas for me. My batch made many of these burritos but I'm guessing I used smaller tortillas then you did. My kids couldn't get enough of them. They wanted it again the next day and now it's in our weekly rotation. I popped these in the air fryer for about 11 minutes. I paused at around 4 minutes and flipped the tortillas. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
I was looking for a recipe for chicken lunch meat (I accidentally bought 2 large packages via online order) and found this recipe. So, so glad I did!!!! I made the taquitos according to the directions (except subbing diced lunch meat - I microwaved cream cheese cubes for a few seconds to bring to room temp) and they came together start to finish in about 8 minutes! They were delicious! They beat any taquito I've ever had, even in restaurants! Yummy! Looking forward to trying the enchilada sauce suggestion made by the author/cook because this recipe will be a staple in my meal rotation!
Hi Annie! First, thank you so much for sharing so many amazing recipes. I haven't come across a recipe of yours that I have tried and not liked. There's nothing worse than going through the trouble of buying ingredients, and preparing the meal and not liking the end result. So again, thank you!
In regards to the taquitos recipe, are the net carbs for one taquito? I can't imagine eating only one of these :D
I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes! Yes, the net carbs are per taquito. You can lower the carbs by decreasing the shredded cheese and finding very low carb tortillas.
My family loved this recipe. I used my convection oven and it worked great.
Great idea! Did you put any oil on the tortilla exterior?
Just found your site today and loving what I have seen. Just wish the serving amount was a bit more specific. How many taquitos equals 1 serving etc.
It's hard to calculate because it depends on how much you fill them.
Very delicious and filling for sure but made too much.
I have leftovers of the chicken taquitos mix not enough wraps, how could I use the mixture up, any ideas?
Add it to scrambled eggs or a lettuce wrap.
Easy to assemble & absolutely delicious! Always keep some in the freezer for a quick lunch. Sometimes sub spinach w/tomatoes & green onions & they still turn out perfect & yummy. Thanks!
This is the first recipe I’ve tried from KetoFocus. I’m looking forward to trying more. This was easy, fast and sooo... delicious!