Delicious Chicken Flautas: Crispy Bliss from Your Kitchen
If you’re in the mood for an irresistible snack that will leave everyone craving more, look no further than these Delicious Chicken Flautas: Crispy Bliss from Your Kitchen. These golden, crispy rolls are filled with savory shredded chicken and melted cheese, then served with zesty salsa and creamy sour cream. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight treat, this recipe is both easy to prepare and fun to make with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 4 oz. mild chopped green chiles
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 12–14 medium flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Cayenne pepper or hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa, chopped green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.
- Fold in Monterrey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses until well mixed.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling on one side of each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry flautas seam-side down until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving with sour cream and hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg