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Chicken Flautas

Chicken flautas are crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Flautas
  • 8 corn tortillas corn tortillas
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
  3. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture on one edge of each tortilla, then roll tightly to enclose the filling.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled flautas, seam side down.
  5. Fry the flautas for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add diced jalapeños or onions to the chicken mixture. Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the flautas to achieve maximum crispiness.

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