Description
Enjoy these delicious Chicken Flautas for a flavorful and crispy meal. Perfect for a main course, these fried tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese are sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
For Assembly:
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, cheese, and salsa. Mix well.
- Assemble the Flautas: Warm tortillas, place chicken mixture on one end of each, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Fry the Flautas: Heat oil in a skillet, fry flautas until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can bake the flautas at 425°F for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or jalapeños to the filling.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
