Description
Chicken flautas are a delightful fusion of crispy tortillas wrapped around seasoned chicken, creating a dish that is both comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or any gathering, these golden treats are easy to customize and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them hot with salsa verde and sour cream, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb)
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 cup salsa verde (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 15-20 minutes. Shred warm chicken.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet seam-side down.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C). Fry flautas in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with sour cream and salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg