Description
These Baked Chicken Flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy on the outside and filled with flavorful chicken and cheese, these flautas are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 10 small flour tortillas
- Olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine chicken, cheeses, sour cream, salsa, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the Tortillas: Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling on each tortilla, roll them up, and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Spray or brush the flautas with oil, bake for 18-20 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra-crispy flautas, bake on a wire rack.
- Unbaked flautas can be frozen and baked later (adjust baking time).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flauta
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
