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Chicken Flautas

Ultimate Chicken Flautas - Quick and Crispy Delight!

Discover the ultimate Chicken Flautas—quick and crispy delights perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flautas
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Using rotisserie chicken makes preparation easier.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Substitute with half cream cheese for added richness.
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Choose your heat level.
  • 1 can Mild Diced Green Chiles Enhances flavor without overwhelming heat.
  • 1 cup Double Cheese Blend (Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar) Freshly shredded for best melting.
For the Tortillas
  • 6-8 pieces Flour Tortillas (7-8 inch) Corn tortillas can be used for taquitos.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for desired spiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adds earthiness to the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Introduces subtle smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Enhances overall taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, green chiles, and all seasonings (excluding cayenne). Fold in the shredded chicken and cheeses.
  2. Take each tortilla and spoon a generous amount of filling into the center. Roll tightly.
Cooking Options
  1. Pan-Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 325°F. Place flautas seam side down and fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F, arrange flautas on a wire rack on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  3. Air-Frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F, brush flautas with oil, and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Serving
  1. Drain on paper towels if pan-fried, then plate warm with toppings like guacamole or pico de gallo.
  2. Optional: Serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flautaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality tortillas, don’t overload them, and ensure the oil is at the right temperature for optimal crispiness.

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