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These Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos only have three ingredients, can be made in under 10 minutes and have nearly no carbs!

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We are easing right into the new year with the easiest recipe ever. These tasty Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos can be prepared in just a few minutes and have nearly no carbs. This is a recipe that is easy to customize based on your preferences, perfect for busy nights!

You can enjoy these homemade taquitos as an appetizer or as a main. If serving them as a main dish, I recommend pairing them with a salad, maybe a great dip, cauliflower rice, or another favorite side dish. For another great keto buffalo recipe, try this Buffalo Chicken Casserole!

The chicken and cheese taquitos get dunked straight into buffalo sauce, but they also taste great in ranch. Or a mixture of the two, whatever you prefer!

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Ingredients for Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

This keto chicken taquitos recipe is so simple I am not even sure it qualifies as an actual recipe. You only need three ingredients to make these easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Taquitos:

  • Slices of Mozzarella Cheese
  • Grilled or Shredded Chicken (this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken would result in SUPER flavorful taquitos!)
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • Ranch (optional)

How to Make Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Homemade chicken taquitos are so easy to make, keto or not! Here are the basic steps to making these chicken and cheese taquitos:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. I use this one, it comes in a set of 2 and I’ve used them for years. It is what I cook these Keto Sausage Rolls on and they never ever stick!
  2. Place the mozzarella slices on the silicone baking sheet. Bake 5-7 minutes.
  3. When the edges have browned and the cheese is bubbly, remove from the oven. Allow them to cool about 1 minute, just so they cool enough you can handle, but still very pliable.
  4. Place the cooked chicken on the edge of one slice and tightly roll them up, seam side down.
  5. Serve with buffalo sauce and ranch!

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Can I Use Another Type of Cheese?

Yes!You can use any type of cheese you prefer. This method will work just fine for cheddar, provolone or pepper jack. However, I really like the mozzarella because it has such a mild flavor that it doesn’t over power the dish.

The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the cheese you use. For example, the moisture content, thickness of the slices, if your oven is convection or not, and how many times you open it during cooking all can effect the cooking time. So, my suggested cooking time is 5-7 minutes, but keep an eye on these the first few times you bake them.

How Many Net Carbs Are in Keto Taquitos?

Hardly any! For this recipe, I consider a serving size three taquitos and one tablespoon buffalo sauce so as written this recipe serves two. This comes to less that 1 net carb per serving. You read that right, less than 1 net carb for three delicious buffalo chicken taquitos!

If you use a low-carb ranch dressing, this will add a small amount of additional net carbs (usually 2 to 3 per 2 tablespoons depending on the brand you use). So you can easily indulge on three taquitos, complete with dipping sauce for about 3 net carbs!

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Tips for Making Keto Taquitos

Here are a few of my tips and tricks for making these keto chicken taquitos:

  • Use store-bought shredded rotisserie chicken to make the chicken and cheese taquitos, or prep a batch of Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken ahead of time.
  • I opted to roll the taquitos with just plain chicken inside them and then dunk them into buffalo sauce, but you’re welcome to toss the shredded chicken with some buffalo sauce and then roll them up.
  • Note that I used Sargento mozzarella slices to make this recipe. They contain almost no carbs and that’s what I based the nutritional information on.

More Keto Appetizers:

  • Easy Keto Pizza Bites — less than one net carb each (the most popular keto recipe on this site).
  • Keto Chili Cheese Chips—ONE net carb per serving, life changing my friends!
  • Keto Pigs in a Blanket — great as a keto appetizer or a main dish.
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Wings— my new favorite way to eat wings!
  • Keto Jalapeño Popper Taquitos — because you can never have too many taquito recipes.

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

Annie Holmes

These Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos only have three ingredients, can be made in under 10 minutes and have nearly no carbs!

4.49 from 267 votes

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 6 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded or grilled chicken
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce for dipping
  • low carb ranch dressing optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

  • Place the cheese slices evenly on the mat.

  • Bake 5-7 minutes or until the outside edges are browned and crisp. (watch video)

  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool 1-2 minutes.

  • Place chicken on one end of the cheese slice and tightly roll, seam side down.

  • Serve with buffalo sauce and low carb ranch.

Notes

This is my favorite way to grill chicken for recipes like this and this is my go to shredded chicken.

This recipe yields 2 servings. Each serving is 3 taquitos and contains 0.1 net carb.

Nutrition

Serving: 3 taquitosCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 43.3gFat: 21.7gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 0.2g

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Comments

  1. Demeter says

    This is such a genius idea! Sounds like such a flavorful dish.

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  2. Sara Welch says

    What a great recipe for busy weeknights! Definitely adding this to my dinner line up for the week; looks too good to pass up!

    Reply

  3. Tiffany La Forge-Grau says

    Now this is something I have got to try. Taquitos are one of my favorite foods to eat!

    Reply

  4. Jessica says

    I’m totally obsessed with these! Always looking for a great keto option!

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  5. Beth says

    My kids are going to love to try these for an afternoon snack! 3 ingredients sounds perfect to me!

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  6. Tiffany Harrison says

    Hi! Can I make these Keto Buffalo Chicken Taquitos the day before and store in refrigerator? Thanks xx

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    • Gayle says

      Can you use parchment paper instead of a silicone mat?

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      • Annie Holmes says

        It may work, but I have not tried it.

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  7. Ada says

    Hi I am just curious about the net carb count – you say its 0.6 net carbs for portion of 3 but when I check carb count of 3 slices of mozarella (pre-cut mozarella slices like Kraft for example) its 1 net carb per slice so for 3 slices it should be at least 3 net carbs if we dont include any other ingredient and dont use the sauce….

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    • Annie Holmes says

      Sargento mozzarella has no carbs, which is what I used. The nutrition information is based on the ingredients I used and of course will vary depending on what you use.

      Reply

  8. Kay says

    I don’t have silicon baking sheets. Will parchment paper work?

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  9. Jackie says

    I just tried parchment and it worked 👍🏼

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  10. matthew says

    Just so everyone knows, and some may be quite surprised to learn – you can pop the mozeralla slices or shredded mozerella on a plate in microwave for about 30 secs for 25g so scale that up or down, a little more or less depending on desired chew / crisp level.

    Microwaved grated cheese is great in general. And so quick. Add a squirt of concentrated tomato puree into the melted cheese disc and when it cools a little, roll it up. Maybe pop some ham in and you got a 30 second mini pizza without bread 😉

    Reply

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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos (Keto Recipe!) - Maebells (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in a buffalo chicken taquito? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue%DV
Carbs62g22%
Net carbs58g
Fiber4g14%
Sugar9g
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Can I eat buffalo wings on keto? ›

If you are worried that consuming chicken wings may affect your keto diet, the good news is that chicken wings are actually keto-friendly. This delicacy contains a low amount of carbs and a reasonable protein content ideal for your keto diet. However, carbs in chicken wings vary depending on the preparation method.

Can you have blue cheese on keto? ›

Blue cheese is naturally low in carbs, making it the perfect food to eat on a keto diet. A serving of blue cheese, which is around 1 ounce or 28g, typically only has 0.7g net carbs. There are certain types of blue cheese which are not as keto friendly as they are made with buttermilk which is slightly higher in carbs.

Is fried chicken keto? ›

Fried chicken can be part of a healthy keto diet as long as you prepare it right, substituting high-carb ingredients with healthy fat and low-carb alternatives. These primarily include breading and cooking oil. As much as possible, avoid consuming take-out fried chicken unless you remove the breading before eating it.

How many carbs are in 2 taquitos? ›

Taquitos by EL MONTEREY nutrition facts and analysis per 2 taquitos (96.0 g)
Carbohydrates
NutrientAmountDV
Carbohydrate25.00 g9 %
Fiber0.96 g3 %
Sugars0.00 g
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How many carbs are in 3 taquitos? ›

3 taquitos
Nutrition Facts
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in 3 taquitos? Amount of fat in 3 taquitos: Total Fat 12g-
How much sodium is in 3 taquitos? Amount of sodium in 3 taquitos: Sodium --0%
How many carbs are in 3 taquitos? Amount of carbs in 3 taquitos: Carbohydrates 33g-
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What wings can I eat on keto? ›

Look for wings that are coated in naturally sugar-free seasonings and sauce. Classic Buffalo sauce is usually sugar-free, as is garlic parmesan and lemon pepper. Cilantro lime is another good option.

Is pizza keto-friendly? ›

Can Pizza Be Keto? Yes, absolutely! There are many keto-friendly pizza crusts to try out, as well as keto pizza toppings that won't even make it feel like you're on a diet. We've gathered some suggestions for you so you can stick to your diet plans but still enjoy the deliciousness that is pizza.

Can I eat unlimited cheese on keto? ›

Enjoying cheese is one of the pleasures of the keto diet. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited and unrestricted. Nutritionists say that keto practitioners need to be selective with the cheese varieties they consume while on keto and enjoy them only in moderation to avoid disrupting ketosis and hampering weight loss.

Can I eat ranch dressing on keto? ›

Since most people following the diet are restricted to between 20 and 50 grams of net carbs per day, and the average ranch dressing is between 2 to 3 grams of net carbs per serving, it can be easily paired with a variety of healthy foods while on a ketogenic diet.

Is sour cream keto-friendly? ›

Regular, full fat sour cream is made from cream and contains far more fat than carbs. Therefore, it's considered keto-friendly. However, low fat or nonfat sour cream is not. Full fat sour cream can provide some variety in a keto diet when used as a dip base or incorporated into recipes to boost the fat content.

How many fried eggs can I eat on keto? ›

We'll also share some great low-carb egg-based keto recipes. Eggs are keto-friendly and safe to eat when you're on the ketogenic diet. Eggs are low in carbs while containing high amounts of protein and healthy fats. You can have 6 to 7 eggs every day while on the keto diet.

Is rotisserie chicken keto friendly? ›

Yes, rotisserie chicken is keto-friendly. It's a carb-free option and a great source of protein (20-25 grams of protein per portion size). But you need to be careful about the part of the whole chicken you eat since some options have a high-fat content (mostly from saturated fats).

Can I eat KFC on keto? ›

KFC. Although KFC is renowned for the Colonel's crispy fried chicken, its batter unfortunately adds 8-11 net carbs for just one medium-sized piece. That being said, KFC can still be a keto-friendly spot to hit up when ordering Kentucky grilled chicken.

How many calories in a buffalo chicken taquito? ›

The calorie content of buffalo chicken taquitos can vary depending on factors such as preparation methods and portion sizes. As a general range, buffalo chicken taquitos can contain approximately 100 to 200 calories per taquito.

How many carbs are in buffalo chicken? ›

Buffalo Chicken Nutritional Facts and Calories
Amount Per Serving% DV
Carbs3g1%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins90g118%
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Does buffalo chicken have carbs? ›

Freshly Buffalo Chicken (1 tray) contains 16g total carbs, 12g net carbs, 28g fat, 38g protein, and 470 calories.

Are chicken taquitos unhealthy? ›

Taquitos are amazingly crunchy and delicious, and they make a fun hand-held treat. Problem is, depending on the filling, ONE taquito can have 200-500 calories, 8-28 grams of fat and 350-1,134 mg of sodium. And nobody eats just one.

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