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Easy Chicken Flautas Recipe

Crispy, cheesy chicken flautas filled with seasoned rotisserie chicken and served warm.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 6-inch flour or corn tortillas
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying (about 3/4 inch in pan)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large deep saucepan or heavy skillet
  • Tongs
  • Toothpicks
  • wire baking rack and baking dish
  • Paper Towels
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F and set a wire rack inside a baking dish to keep cooked flautas warm.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, and 1 teaspoon chili seasoning; season with Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat and place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick; repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  4. Pour oil into a large, deep saucepan to a depth of about 3/4 inch and heat over medium until it reaches 375°F.
  5. Fry 2 to 4 flautas at a time using tongs, turning as needed, 2 to 4 minutes until evenly golden brown. Adjust heat to keep the oil temperature steady.
  6. Transfer fried flautas to a paper towel–lined plate to drain and season immediately with a little salt. Then move them to the prepared wire rack in the warm oven while you fry the rest.
  7. Remove toothpicks and serve the flautas warm with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas between damp paper towels in the microwave for 20–30 seconds to prevent cracking.
  • To bake instead of frying, place seam-side down on a greased rack in a 9×13-inch pan, brush with oil, and bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes.
  • For extra crispiness when baking, broil briefly at the end.
  • To air-fry, preheat to 400°F and cook 4 flautas at a time for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • You can prepare the filling and assemble flautas ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before frying.
  • Assembled flautas can be frozen on a baking sheet until firm, then stored up to 3 months; thaw before frying.