Chicken Flautas Recipe
Make Chicken Flautas Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Flautas
Method
Flautas
- 1
Prepare filling
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- 2
Cook chicken with spices
Stir in shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until heated through and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in chopped cilantro.
- 3
Add cheese
Stir in shredded cheese while the filling is still hot so it melts evenly.
- 4
Warm tortillas
Wrap tortillas in a clean towel and microwave or warm in a dry skillet until pliable, about 15-20 seconds per side.
- 5
Assemble
Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling on the bottom third of each tortilla. Roll tightly to enclose the filling.
- 6
Fry
In a deep skillet, heat the remaining oil to a hot temperature. Fry the rolled tortillas in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Add more oil as needed.
- 7
Serve
Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
