Chicken Flautas
If you’re craving a quick, delicious meal that’s sure to please, look no further than these Chicken Flautas! Crispy tortillas filled with savory chicken and cheese make for a satisfying dinner or a fun appetizer for gatherings. They’re easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, and frozen for busy nights when you need something tasty on hand. With a delightful combination of spices and cheeses, these flautas are perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. Let’s get cooking!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 flautas (serves about 6) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12–14 medium flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salsa, shredded chicken, both cheeses, and seasonings until well mixed.
- For pliable tortillas, stack and microwave them covered with a damp towel for about 60 seconds.
- Lay out the tortillas and place about 3 tablespoons of filling in the bottom third of each tortilla; roll tightly seam side down.
- Fry in hot oil or bake at 400°F until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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