Description
Crispy and flavorful homemade chicken flautas are perfect for a family dinner or a fun snack, served with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken Breast
- 10–12 pieces Corn Tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Salt
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil
- Sour Cream (for serving)
- Guacamole (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the finely chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, sautéed onions, and garlic. Add cumin, paprika, and salt, and mix well.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Take a tortilla, place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken filling along one edge, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a little water.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry rolled flautas seam-side down in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove flautas and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
Make sure tortillas are fresh and warm. Adjust spices to taste. For a healthier option, bake flautas instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg