Here’s your crispy, cheesy Green Chile Chicken Taquitos – High-Protein Edition 🌮🔥
Big Tex-Mex flavor, lean protein, and low-carb options included.
🌶️🐔 Green Chile Chicken Taquitos (High-Protein)
🍽 Makes: 10–12 taquitos
Meal-prep friendly | Air fryer or baked
🧾 Ingredients
Filling:
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (about 12 oz cooked)
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½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup roasted diced green chiles (canned, drained)
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½ cup reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp chili powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Wrap Options:
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10–12 low-carb tortillas (4–6g net carbs each)
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OR egg white wraps for ultra low-carb
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OR high-protein tortillas
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Filling
In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, green chiles, cheese, and seasonings.
Mixture should be creamy but not wet.
2️⃣ Warm Tortillas
Microwave 10–15 seconds to prevent cracking.
3️⃣ Assemble
Place 2–3 tbsp filling in center.
Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
4️⃣ Cook
Air Fryer (Best Crisp):
Spray lightly with oil.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 7–9 minutes until golden.
Oven:
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes.
🥣 High-Protein Creamy Dip
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½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp salsa
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Squeeze lime
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Pinch garlic powder
Mix and serve.
📊 Nutrition (Per Taquito – Using Low-Carb Tortillas)
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Calories: ~170
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Protein: 18–20g
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Carbs: 4–6g net
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Fat: 5g
(Using egg wraps lowers carbs further)
💪 Why It’s High-Protein
✔ Lean shredded chicken
✔ Cottage cheese + Greek yogurt boost
✔ Reduced-fat cheese
✔ Lower-carb wraps
🔥 Variations
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Add diced jalapeños for spicy version
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Mix in black beans (adds carbs but more fiber)
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Make buffalo-style with hot sauce
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Add spinach for extra volume
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Turn into taquito casserole for easy slicing
