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Chicken Flautas

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These Chicken Flautas are crispy, golden rolled tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, cheese, and flavorful seasonings. Baked or fried, they’re crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for the ultimate Mexican-style comfort food!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

  • 1/4 cup salsa or enchilada sauce

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 8 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, warmed)

  • Vegetable oil, for frying or brushing if baking

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce

  • Sour cream or crema

  • Guacamole

  • Pico de gallo or salsa

  • Crumbled queso fresco

  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Make the Filling:
    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  • Assemble the Flautas:
    Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling along one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.

  • Fry or Bake:
    To fry: Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry flautas seam-side down in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
    To bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place flautas seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil. Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.

 

  • Serve:
    Remove toothpicks if used. Serve flautas hot, topped with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or green chiles to the filling.

  • These freeze well! Assemble, freeze on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 5–10 minutes.

  • Corn tortillas give a more traditional texture, but flour tortillas are easier to roll and crisp beautifully.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/chicken-flautas/