Best 7 Chicken Flautas With Cotija And Salsa Roja Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of flavors with our guide to creating irresistible chicken flautas, adorned with cotija cheese and topped with a vibrant salsa roja. This dish, deeply rooted in Mexican cuisine, takes you on a culinary journey where crispy, golden flautas filled with succulent chicken and tangy salsa roja harmonize perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, let us guide you through the steps of making this delectable dish, offering tips and tricks to ensure a flavorful and satisfying experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Chicken Flautas is a Mexican dish. If desired serve with sour cream, picante sauce and/or Spanish rice.

Provided by Arlene Spurlock

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
36 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the shredded chicken, picante sauce and ground cumin. Mix together.
  • In a small skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place a corn tortilla in the oil for 1 to 2 seconds on either side to soften. Repeat with all of the tortillas (if possible, have someone help you do this). Place tortillas on paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of a tortilla and sprinkle some cheese on top. Roll up tortilla and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, seam side down. Repeat with all of the tortillas until chicken mixture is gone. If there is any cheese left over, sprinkle it over the rolled tortillas.
  • Bake tortillas in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes or until tortillas are a little crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 134.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHICKEN TAQUITOS WITH WARM TOMATO SALSA (FLAUTAS CON POLLO)



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I found this one online but I don't remember where. The flautas are very good but the salsa is outstanding. It goes well with all manner of dishes especially tacos, burritos, and chimichangas, etc. The times are a guess.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
24 corn tortillas
8 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 tomatillos, chopped (optional)
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined, minced
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (not as sweet as Mediterranean)
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix 3/4 cup cheese with chicken.
  • Heat tortillas one at a time in a very hot, dry pan until soft.
  • Fill and roll each tortilla, as its heated, with chicken/cheese mixture.
  • Secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat a frying pan containing 1/2 inch oil to 350°F.
  • Deep fry flautas until golden and crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Serve topped with warm tomato salsa and crumbled cotija cheese.
  • ---Salsa---.
  • Mix all salsa ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté, stirring all the while, until it just starts to simmer.
  • Remove from heat, its ready to serve.
  • This goes great with Spanish Rice (my recipe # 77908) and refried black beans (Di Neal recipe # 10614).

CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Make and share this Chicken Flautas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium skinless chicken breasts
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 -10 10-inch flour tortillas
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place chicken in saucepan and add water.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer about 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Cool and use fork to pull chicken apart into long, thin shreds.
  • In a bowl, stir together shredded chicken, cheese, chili peppers and cumin.
  • For each flauta, spoon in 1/4 cup of chicken mixture down center of tortilla.
  • Roll up tortilla tightly and secure with a toothpick.
  • In a skillet, heat about 1/4 cup of oil and fry 3-4 rolled up tortillas about 3-4 minutes, turning until crisp and golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Serve with favorite toppings, salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 553.9, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 16.4

BAKED CHICKEN AND CHEESE FLAUTAS



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These flautas can be baked or fried, either way they taste great with some sour cream, guacamole, and salsa!

Provided by Rocks422

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
¼ cup green salsa (such as Herdez®)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add chicken, chilies, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 to 3 tortillas at a time in a microwave until soft and pliable, 20 to 25 seconds. Continue with remaining tortillas.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface. Add some chicken mixture in a line, towards one end of the tortilla, and top with some cheese. Roll tightly, being careful not to tear the tortilla. Secure with two toothpicks. Repeat until all tortillas, chicken, and cheese are used. Transfer tortillas to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip and continue to bake until golden, about 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SALSA ROJA CHICKEN



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Quick pan-seared chicken breasts served with salsa, cotija cheese, and cilantro for a wonderful south-of-the-border taste. The whole family loves this! Easy and quick. Garnish with chopped avocado and sour cream if you like. Serve with Mexican rice and a tossed green salad.

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into six 4-ounce portions
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 ounces crumbled cotija cheese, divided
1 (6 inch) corn tortilla, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 cup stemmed and chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Combine flour, salt, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  • Coat a large skillet with olive oil; heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken; cook until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue cooking until second side is golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, and cumin into the skillet. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and lime juice; stir to blend. Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Add 3 ounces cotija cheese and tortilla pieces to the sauce; simmer, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over chicken on the platter.
  • Garnish chicken with remaining 1 ounce cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CHICKEN COTIJA



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A Mexican spin on Chicken Parmesan!

Provided by Jen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
½ cup shredded cotija cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Place chicken in prepared baking dish. Mix together the tomato sauce and taco seasoning in a small bowl. Pour over chicken breasts. Sprinkle cheeses evenly over top.
  • Bake in preheated oven until chicken has fully cooked and cheese has browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1523.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

COTIJA CHEESE SALSA



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This is an excellent, fresh-tasting dip. It is a sort of dry salsa that uses cotija Mexican cheese. The cheese is a crumbly, salty cheese that is very good. You could make this and eat it with corn tortilla chips or add as a garnish to any Mexican-style meal. Without the seeds it is very mild for even a young guest, but can be hotter if you leave in the seeds. Our guests always love it.

Provided by RSPPSMETZLER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 Anaheim chile peppers
1 (12 ounce) package crumbled cotija cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 sweet onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Remove seeds from chile peppers and discard. Chop peppers and place in a bowl.
  • Add cotija cheese, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro; mix together. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your flautas the best flavor. If possible, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overfill the flautas: If you overfill the flautas, they will be difficult to roll and will fall apart when you fry them.
  • Fry the flautas until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Serve the flautas with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked properly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality salsa: The salsa is an important part of this dish, so make sure to use a good quality salsa that you enjoy.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro: Cilantro adds a fresh, bright flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken flautas with cotija and salsa roja are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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