Chicken and Cheese Flautas
Crispy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, these Chicken and Cheese Flautas are the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food! Rolled in warm corn tortillas and filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, diced green chilies, and a bold blend of spices like cumin and chili powder, each flauta delivers a perfectly seasoned crunch with every bite. Fried to golden-brown perfection, these flautas make for an irresistible appetizer, party snack, or even a fun weeknight dinner. Serve them with classic dips like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa for a crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to disappear in minutes. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, this easy recipe will become a go-to for family gatherings and taco night celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup (shredded) Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 can (4 ounces, diced) Green chilies
- 10 pieces Corn tortillas
- 1 cup (for frying) Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and green chilies. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Warm the corn tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable and less likely to crack when rolled.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken and cheese mixture onto one end of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and secure the seam side down with a toothpick if necessary.
Repeat the rolling process for all tortillas and filling until you have prepared 10 flautas.
In a large skillet or deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil's readiness by dropping a small piece of tortilla into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully place 2-3 flautas in the hot oil, seam side down, and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Turn them occasionally for even frying.
Remove the cooked flautas from the oil using tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining flautas.
Serve the flautas hot with your favorite toppings or dips, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 318.1 g | 408% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.1 g | 410% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 136.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 1639 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.8 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 178.1 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1292 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1432 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
