Best 2 Easy Chicken Flautas Recipes

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For those who crave a delectable and effortless meal, look no further than easy chicken flautas. These crispy treats, made with tender chicken enveloped in golden tortillas, offer a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're seeking a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive party appetizer, our guide will take you on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe that suits your craving and skill level.

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EASY CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Rolled tacos; these are the best. I learned how to make them and my husband loved them.

Provided by Starla Barnes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
oil for frying, or as needed
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir flour into butter until smooth. Add onion to flour-butter mixture; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix black olives, lemon juice, oil, paprika, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken into mixture and remove skillet from heat and cover.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep-fryer.
  • Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
  • Fry the rolled tortillas, working in batches, in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer fried tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or tongs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 366.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

EASY CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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If you have leftover chicken, these flautas are a snap to make! They taste so good, and the ingredients can be varied to suit your taste. They are baked instead of fried, but still turn out crispy. I like to serve them with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping. Try them, you'll like them!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 and 1/2 c leftover cooked chicken, shredded
6 oz cream cheese
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1/3 c your favorite salsa
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
10 - 12 flour tortillas (the smaller soft taco size)
salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole for dipping (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Combine chicken, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix together well.
  • 3. Evenly distribute chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll each filled tortilla up tightly.
  • 4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • 5. Placed rolled tortillas evenly spaced on baking sheet, seam-side down. Spray tortillas generously with cooking spray.
  • 6. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until tortillas become golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh tortillas. Fresh tortillas are more pliable and less likely to crack when you roll them up.
  • Heat the tortillas before rolling. This makes them more pliable and easier to roll.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas. If you overfill them, they will be difficult to roll up and may fall apart.
  • Use a variety of fillings. Chicken flautas can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as shredded chicken, beef, beans, cheese, and vegetables.
  • Be creative with your toppings. Chicken flautas can be topped with a variety of sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Chicken flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken flautas that are crispy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at your table.

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