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Chicken Flautas

Crispy Chicken Flautas: Quick, Cheesy Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy crispy Chicken Flautas, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 flautas
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken saves time
  • 1 can Canned Chopped Green Chiles Salsa is a substitute if preferred
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Try Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a spicy twist
  • 1 cup Queso Blanco Or crumbled feta, any melting cheese works
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Skip if using pre-seasoned chicken
  • to taste Hot Sauce Optional, for personalization
For the Tortillas
  • 4 pieces 7" Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas are gluten-free
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Canola oil works well
For Serving
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo Fresh topping
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For added creaminess
  • 1 cup Guacamole Delightful addition

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Toothpicks
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Flautas
  1. Warm the Tortillas: Wrap 7-inch flour tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 20 seconds.
  2. Prepare the Filling: Combine shredded cooked chicken, canned chopped green chiles, shredded cheddar, and crumbled queso blanco in a mixing bowl.
  3. Assemble the Flautas: Take a warmed tortilla, add filling near the edge, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Heat the Oil: Pour enough vegetable oil into a skillet to cover the bottom, about 1 inch deep, and heat to 350-375°F.
  5. Fry the Flautas: Fry flautas for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain and Serve: Remove flautas from oil, place on paper towels, and serve hot with pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flautaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep oil hot to achieve crispy texture and avoid overcrowding the pan.

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