Flautas

Name: Flautas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch); 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned), drained; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; to taste salt and pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving); 1/2 cup salsa (for serving); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish), chopped

Crispy fried rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken or beef. Golden, crunchy, and perfect for appetizers or a light meal.

35 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned), drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
to taste salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish), chopped

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup drained diced green chiles (canned), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
2

Warm each 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch) in a dry skillet for a few seconds to make them pliable.
3

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides to create a sealed bundle.
4

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a large skillet or pot to 350°F. Working in batches, carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot oil.
5

Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
6

Serve warm with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) and 1/2 cup salsa (for serving) for dipping. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish).

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Flautas?

For Flautas, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Flautas is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Is Flautas spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Flautas comes from 1/2 cup diced green chiles (canned), drained. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chiles, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Flautas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Flautas is 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Flautas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Flautas is 8 flour tortillas (6-8 inch). Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Flautas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 18 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 640 mg sodium.

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