Delight your taste buds with the crispy and flavorful goodness of “Chicken Flautas.” These rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken are a beloved Mexican dish that’s perfect for any fiesta or family dinner. Whether you serve them as a delicious appetizer, snack, or main course, these Chicken Flautas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to enjoy a traditional Mexican recipe that’s easy to make and bursting with authentic flavors!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Difficulty: Intermediate
Course: Main Course / Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
kcal: Approximately 350 kcal per serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional: Sliced jalapeรฑos for added heat
- Optional: Sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Sautรฉ for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavors into the chicken.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the chicken mixture cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 200ยฐF (93ยฐC) to keep the flautas warm while frying.
- Take a small corn tortilla and place about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned chicken mixture onto one end of the tortilla. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
- Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to form a flauta. Secure the end of the tortilla with a toothpick to hold it in place. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
- In a large frying pan or skillet, add enough vegetable oil to cover the flautas. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the flautas to the skillet, seam side down. Fry the flautas in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Use tongs to remove the cooked flautas from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Keep the cooked flautas warm in the preheated oven while you fry the remaining batches.
- Optional: For an added kick of heat, you can garnish the flautas with sliced jalapeรฑos.
- Serve the Chicken Flautas hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Note: To make the flautas ahead of time, you can assemble them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container. When ready to cook, fry the frozen flautas directly in the hot oil until crispy and heated through.
Nutrition Facts:
- Serving Size: 2 flautas
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Enjoy the delightful taste of Mexico with our Chicken Flautas. These rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese are a treat for your palate. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or main course, these crispy flautas are a surefire way to please everyone at the table. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in the savory goodness of Chicken Flautas. With their authentic Mexican flavors and satisfying crunch, they’re sure to become a family-favorite dish that you’ll want to make again and again.
