Low Fat Flautas de Pollo
Indulge in the flavorful delight of Low Fat Flautas de Pollo, a healthier twist on the classic Mexican favorite. These oven-baked chicken flautas are packed with tender, shredded chicken seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and onion powder. Using corn tortillas and a light spritz of cooking spray, this guilt-free recipe achieves that irresistible crispiness without the need for deep frying. Ready in under an hour, these flautas make a satisfying family meal or appetizer, served with vibrant salsa and fresh cilantro for a burst of authentic flavor. Perfect for anyone seeking a low-fat but high-flavor dish, this recipe is a must-try for your next Mexican-inspired menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Water
- 12 Corn tortillas
- as needed Cooking spray
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 cup Salsa
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a medium saucepan, place the chicken breasts and add the water, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and onion powder.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
Let the chicken simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Remove the chicken from the saucepan, and let it cool slightly before shredding it using two forks.
Heat the corn tortillas in a microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable, which prevents tearing when rolling.
Place roughly 2 tablespoons of the shredded chicken along the middle of each tortilla and roll them tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
Arrange the flautas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the flautas with cooking spray. This will help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the flautas are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve with salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2522 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.9 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.7 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 179.1 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2568 mg | 55% | |
*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.
