Chicken Flautas

These chicken flautas are a delicious Mexican dish featuring crispy tortillas filled with flavorful shredded chicken, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Chicken Flautas Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 238kcal

Ingredients

3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast, or leftover chicken
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup Mexican-style 4-cheese blend
12 flour tortillas
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Combine the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, chili powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients well to combine.
Add the salsa, lime juice, and the Mexican cheese blend to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
Place a flour tortilla on a work surface and place about ¼ cup of the chicken filling in the middle of the tortilla.
Roll up the tortilla tightly and secure it with a toothpick. Repeat this process with the rest of the tortillas and filling.
Heat your vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2-3 flautas inside in a single layer and shallow fry them in batches. I like to fry mine in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
Drain the flautas on paper towels and serve your crunchy chicken flautas with your favorite toppings.

Notes

To prevent tortillas from cracking while rolling, warm them briefly in the microwave or on a skillet. This makes them more pliable and less likely to tear.
When placing the chicken mixture on the tortilla, focus on the center and leave some space at the edges. This ensures even rolling and prevents overfilling, which can lead to spills during frying.

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