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Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Flautas are crispy, cheesy, and utterly delicious! Perfect for a fun family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends, these flautas will satisfy any craving. Make them tonight for a delightful experience!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 14 flautas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salsa medium or hot for more of a kick
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 oz. chopped green chiles mild can
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin EACH
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder EACH
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder EACH
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika EACH
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano EACH
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt EACH
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken I like to use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • Cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste
  • 12-14 medium (7-8 inch) flour tortillas
  • vegetable oil optional for frying

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Begin by adding the salsa, sour cream, green chiles, and all the seasonings (except cayenne) into a large mixing bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
  2. Next, gently incorporate the shredded chicken into the mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. Once mixed in, follow with the Monterrey Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until coated and season with cayenne pepper to taste if desired.
  3. If you’re using lower-quality tortillas, stack them together and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 60 seconds to soften.
  4. Lay 12 to 14 tortillas flat on your counter. Add about three tablespoons of the filling to the bottom third of each tortilla. Do not overfill!
  5. Tightly roll up each tortilla and place them seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  6. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F to keep the flautas warm while you cook the rest.
  7. In a large nonstick skillet, heat about one cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add flautas seam-side down in batches, frying until golden brown on all sides.
  8. Let them drain on paper towels, then transfer to the warm oven.
  9. Serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Air fryer: They reheat beautifully in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.