Green Chili Flautas
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold Southwestern flavors, Green Chili Flautas are the ultimate comfort food with a zesty kick. These irresistibly crunchy rolled tortillas are packed with a delectable filling of tender shredded chicken, roasted green chili peppers, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and tangy cream cheese, seasoned perfectly with garlic and cumin. Fried to perfection, every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a spicy, cheesy center. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these flautas are easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners, party snacks, or game day appetizers. Serve them alongside cool sour cream and tangy salsa verde for an unbeatable dipping duo that’s sure to delight. Perfectly crispy flautas meet bold green chili flavors in a recipe your family will crave!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 3 medium Green chili peppers (roasted, peeled, and diced)
- 1.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 12 Tortillas (small, around 6 inches)
- 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa verde (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chili peppers, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and softened cream cheese.
Add the garlic powder, cumin, and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Lay one tortilla flat and place about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling along one edge of the tortilla.
Tightly roll the tortilla into a thin cylinder, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place a few flautas seam-side down into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the flautas for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining flautas.
Serve the flautas warm with sour cream and salsa verde on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 632.6 g | 811% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.2 g | 756% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 741 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 6028 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 241.3 g | 483% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2095 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2668 mg | 57% | |
*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.
