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chicken flautas

Comforting Chicken Flautas: A Nostalgic Family Favorite

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 flautas 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chicken flautas are crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned chicken.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cheese in a bowl.
  2. Heat tortillas until warm and pliable.
  3. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  4. Roll tortillas tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Fry flautas until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Serve with salsa or guacamole.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chicken flautas, Mexican food, easy recipe