Chicken Flautas
Chicken flautas are a crispy and flavorful Mexican dish filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices, perfect for gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken You can use leftover grilled or baked chicken as well.
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cans (4-ounce) chopped green chiles, drained
Wrapping Ingredients
- 20 pieces 6-inch soft flour tortillas
Serving Suggestions
- sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the taco seasoning and shredded chicken, tossing until the chicken is well coated.
- Add in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the drained green chiles, stirring until evenly mixed.
Wrapping the Tortillas
- Take one soft flour tortilla and spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center.
- Press the filling into a tight line across the middle of the tortilla.
- Tightly roll the tortilla around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go to prevent spillage. Secure with a toothpick.
Frying
- Preheat your oven to 250°F to keep cooked flautas warm.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat about a half-inch of canola oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F.
- Carefully add four flautas at a time to the hot oil, frying until golden brown on all sides (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Use tongs to turn them periodically to ensure even cooking.
Serving
- Transfer the cooked flautas to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Place them in the warm oven while continuing to fry the remaining flautas. Serve warm with toppings.
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Notes
Flautas can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.