Gluten-Free Chicken Flautas
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, these Gluten-Free Chicken Flautas bring a Tex-Mex favorite to your table with a health-conscious twist! Featuring tender shredded chicken, zesty salsa, and a creamy blend of cheddar and cream cheese, each bite is loaded with savory goodness. Wrapped in pliable gluten-free corn tortillas and fried to perfection, these flautas boast a satisfying crunch that pairs wonderfully with the optional sides of tangy sour cream and fresh guacamole. Spiced with cumin and garlic powder for a bold flavor punch, this quick and easy recipe keeps gluten sensitivities in mind without compromising on taste. Perfect for a fun family dinner or party appetizer, these flautas are a deliciously versatile dish that’s on the table in just 40 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 12 Gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Lay out the gluten-free corn tortillas on a clean surface. If they are not pliable, warm them slightly in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them easier to roll.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla, then roll them tightly to form flautas.
Secure each flauta with a toothpick to prevent unraveling during frying.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the flautas seam side down in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the flautas on each side for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
Remove the flautas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Remove the toothpicks and serve the gluten-free chicken flautas hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Serve with sour cream and guacamole on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 363.6 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.2 g | 516% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 4821 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.2 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.6 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 230.8 g | 462% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1742 mg | 134% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3725 mg | 79% | |
*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.
