Best 5 Baked Chicken Flautas Recipes

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**Baked Chicken Flautas: A Crispy and Flavorful Mexican Treat**

Indulge in the crispy and flavorful goodness of baked chicken flautas, a beloved Mexican dish that combines tender chicken, a variety of fillings, and a golden-brown tortilla shell. These flautas are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing for endless variations to suit your preferences. From classic fillings like cheese and beans to creative combinations like spinach and corn, the possibilities are endless. Served with your favorite dipping sauce, these flautas make a perfect appetizer or main course that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to creating perfect flautas with our collection of recipes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Take taco night to the next level with this weeknight spin on cheesy, crunchy flautas. After stuffing them with a smoky, spicy ground chicken-chipotle mixture, we skipped the traditional pan-frying route in favor of letting them crisp-up in the oven.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
6 ounces Monterey Jack, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
6 flour tortillas (each 8 inches)
Pico de gallo, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chipotle and sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Arrange 1/4 cup cheese and about 1/3 cup meat mixture along center of one tortilla; roll up and place seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cheese, meat, and tortillas. Brush tops of flautas with oil and bake until browned and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro.

BAKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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I grew up in the kitchen eating Mexican food every day and never got tired of it. These are a great dish for "Mexican or Taco Night." They are easy to eat and what kid doesn't like chicken tacos (that's what my 8-year-old brother calls them). Others prefer to microwave the tortillas, roll up the flautas, and then deep-fry them. Baking them just makes me feel a tad less guilty. I like to serve these with refried beans, fresh lettuce, green salsa, and top it off with more shredded cheese and sour cream.

Provided by cesi85

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ medium onion, cut into chunks
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
14 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts, onion, garlic, and salt in a deep pot. Cover with water and cook over medium heat, adding water if it starts to get low, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and shred chicken with 2 forks. Reserve 1/2 cup stock.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and sazon seasoning. Add the reserved chicken stock, stir well, and reduce heat. Cook until all stock has evaporated. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place another frying pan over medium heat with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Begin frying corn tortillas one at a time until soft, but not crispy, 30 seconds to 1 minute, flipping once. Place the tortillas aside as you fry them.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of cooked chicken on one end of each tortilla along with 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese. Roll into flautas and place side by side on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1984.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BAKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS RECIPE



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Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups cooked chicken (shredded, rotisserie chicken works great)
1 cup salsa verde (the green salsa)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 1/2 cups Colby Jack shredded cheese (divided)
12-14 flour tortillas (soft taco size)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a large baking sheet (15 x 10 x 1 inches) with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together chicken, salsa, cream cheese, black beans, corn, and 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture and roll up, then place seam-side down on the prepared pan. Repeat this process until all the chicken mixture is used up.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of tortillas and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tortillas start to turn golden brown (the edges of the tortilla will turn golden first).
  • Remove from oven and serve with your favorite toppings (salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, etc).

BAKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 44m

Yield 5 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10) oz can of reduced fat and sodium cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 (4) oz can of diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons canola oil mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of ground chipotle pepper
10 Mission® Small/Fajita Flour Tortillas
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat the oven to 450°F 2.Mix all above ingredients (except flour tortillas, canola oil, and ground chipotle pepper) in a medium size saucepan. Heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat. 3.Place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling along the edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla up more tight than loose. Put a toothpick through the middle of the flauta to hold in place. Place on a sprayed large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 4.In a small bowl mix together the canola oil and ground chipotle pepper. 5.Lightly brush the flautas with the oil mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool. 6.Remove toothpicks, slice each flautas on the diagonal. Transfer on your favorite fiesta platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, serve with low fat sour cream and salsa.

BAKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Spicy cooked chicken in a creamy sauce is rolled into tortillas, baked until golden brown, then served with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.

Provided by Mission Foods

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Mission®

Time 44m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 Mission® Small/Fajita Flour Tortillas
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat
1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced fat and sodium cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 teaspoon ground dried chili pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
Prepared salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Mix together chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced green chile peppers, 1 tsp. chipotle powder, cumin, and coriander in a medium size saucepan. Heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat.
  • Place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling along the edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla up more tight than loose. Put a toothpick through the middle of the flauta to hold in place. Place on a sprayed large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • In a small bowl mix together the canola oil and remaining ground chipotle pepper.
  • Lightly brush the flautas with the oil mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
  • Remove toothpicks, slice each flautas on the diagonal. Transfer on your favorite fiesta platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, serve with low fat sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 217 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 2163.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Prepare the chicken mixture in advance: You can marinate the chicken overnight or for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to develop and make the chicken more tender.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to create different flavor combinations. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack, and queso Oaxaca.
  • Don't overfill the flautas: Be careful not to overfill the flautas, as this will make them difficult to roll and seal. Aim for about 1/4 cup of filling per flauta.
  • Use a light touch when rolling the flautas: Don't roll the flautas too tightly, as this will make them tough. Just gently roll them up, making sure that the filling is evenly distributed.
  • Bake the flautas until they are golden brown: Bake the flautas in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can be made ahead of time. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your flautas are perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give baked chicken flautas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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