High Protein Chicken Flautas
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these High Protein Chicken Flautas—crispy, oven-baked tortillas packed with seasoned shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and melty low-fat cheddar cheese. This delicious recipe offers a lighter spin on the classic Tex-Mex favorite, using a high-protein chicken filling and minimal oil for a healthy, satisfying meal. Perfectly spiced with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, these golden flautas come together in just 40 minutes, making them ideal for busy schedules. Serve them piping hot garnished with fresh cilantro, or pair with a side of guacamole or salsa for a zesty finishing touch. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a protein-packed dinner, these flautas are guaranteed to impress! Keywords: high-protein recipes, baked chicken flautas, healthy Tex-Mex recipes, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup, cooked black beans
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 as needed cooking spray
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chicken breast to the skillet, season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from heat and shred it using two forks. Mix in the cooked black beans and shredded cheese.
Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 30 seconds to make them more pliable.
Place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, roll them tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Place the rolled flautas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the flautas with cooking spray to ensure they get crispy.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tortillas are golden and crispy.
Remove the flautas from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your high-protein chicken flautas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.8 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5644 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 188.5 g | 377% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1442 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*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.
