Ever had one of those days where you just crave something cheesy, crispy, and absolutely mouth-watering? Well, let me introduce you to the ultimate comfort food—Cheesy Chicken Flautas! These little rolls of heaven are not only super easy to make but also pack a punch of flavor that will make you dance. Plus, they're versatile enough to suit whatever ingredients you have lying around in your kitchen. So, let's dive into why you absolutely need to try making these flautas today!
Let’s talk about the ingredients. You can use shredded chicken from a previous meal, add some soft, sautéed onions, and of course, don’t forget the hatched chili and cheese—lots of it! Whether you're a fan of sour cream, Mexican crema, or even just a bit of mayo, these flautas are super forgiving and adaptable. The best part? You can customize them to make them as spicy or as mild as you like. Imagine biting into that crispy, golden-brown tortilla and getting a burst of cheesy, spicy goodness.
Whether you’re prepping for a family meal, packing lunchboxes, or just need a delicious snack to impress , cheesy chicken flautas have got you covered. Serve them with some salsa picante and watch everyone’s eyes light up. Trust me, once you’ve tried these, they’ll become a staple in your kitchen. So why wait? Grab your ingredients, roll up those tortillas, and get ready to enjoy the best flautas you’ve ever made!
Ingredients:
Whole shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
Oil for frying 30 flour tortillas
4 roasted hatch chiles or canned green chile
1/2 white onion (cook until translucent)
1/2 cup Mexican sour cream
1/2 Tbsp Black Pepper
2 cups Mexican cheese blend + Hatch pepper cheese if available
Salsa picante (optional, for serving)
Optional sides: guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, avocado, Mexican cream chicken
Taquito paste:
Make a paste with water and all-purpose flour to seal the taquitos
Instructions for making Green Chile Chicken Flautas:
Start by preparing the filling, use cooked chicken. If you have birria verde or roast chicken, use that for extra flavor. Add hatch chilis to the chicken. Add onions that have been softened by cooking them on low heat for about four minutes. Add sour cream, Mexican cream, or a little bit of mayonnaise if you don't have the other options. Black pepper and a whole bag shredded cheese. Combine all the ingredients well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a separate bowl, mix some flour with water to create a paste. This will be used to seal the flautas.
Take a flour tortilla and place your chicken and cheese mixture in the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. Use the flour paste to seal the edge of the tortilla. Place the sealed edge down on a surface to keep it closed.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Ensure the oil is not too hot; keep it around 340°F. Place the rolled flautas in the oil, seam side down. Fry for about 1 minute and 45 seconds to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to burn the tortillas. Remove the flautas from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve the flautas hot with salsa picante if you like it spicy. - Optionally, you can set up a serving bar with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, avocado, and Mexican cream for additional toppings. Enjoy your cheesy chicken flautas!
Tip
To check if the oil is ready for frying, you can use Insert the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick into the oil. If you see steady bubbles forming around it, the oil is hot enough for frying. Remember to always be careful when working with hot oil to avoid burns or accidents.
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