Chicken Flautas
Chicken flautas are a delicious Mexican treat that combines crispy tortillas with tender, seasoned chicken. Perfect for game nights or taco Tuesdays, these savory rolls offer a satisfying crunch and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Serve them with tangy salsa verde or creamy sour cream for an irresistible appetizer or main dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup salsa verde
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat with a splash of oil. Cook chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Shred once cooled.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto one end of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each flauta for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Mix sour cream with lime juice in a bowl and top with salsa verde.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg