Best 2 Baked Chipotle Chicken Flautas Recipes

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**Baked Chipotle Chicken Flautas: A Culinary Symphony of Mexican Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our baked chipotle chicken flautas, a symphony of authentic Mexican flavors that will ignite your taste buds. These crispy flautas are filled with a savory blend of tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, aromatic spices, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla and baked to perfection. Accompanied by a trio of delectable homemade salsas – creamy avocado salsa, refreshing pico de gallo, and tangy tomatillo salsa – these flautas promise an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. Get ready to indulge in this culinary masterpiece, a feast for both the senses and the soul.

**Baked Chipotle Chicken Flautas Recipe:**

**Ingredients:**

**For the Flautas:**

* Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
* Garlic
* Cumin
* Chili powder
* Salt
* Pepper
* Shredded cheese (Mexican blend or queso Oaxaca)
* Corn tortillas

**For the Salsas:**

**Creamy Avocado Salsa:**

* Avocados
* Red onion
* Cilantro
* Lime juice
* Salt

**Pico de Gallo:**

* Tomatoes
* White onion
* Cilantro
* Lime juice
* Salt

**Tomatillo Salsa:**

* Tomatillos
* Green chilies
* Garlic
* Cilantro
* Lime juice
* Salt

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Chicken Filling:**

- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine chicken, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.

2. **Assemble the Flautas:**

- Spread some chicken filling onto a tortilla.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Roll up the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

3. **Bake the Flautas:**

- Bake the flautas for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

4. **Make the Salsas:**

- **Creamy Avocado Salsa:** Mash avocados with a fork and mix in red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- **Pico de Gallo:** Dice tomatoes, white onion, and cilantro. Combine them in a bowl and add lime juice and salt.
- **Tomatillo Salsa:** Roast tomatillos, green chilies, and garlic. Combine them in a food processor with cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

5. **Serve the Flautas:**

- Cut the flautas into halves or thirds and arrange them on a platter.
- Serve with the three salsas and additional toppings of your choice.

**Enjoy the Culinary Symphony:**

Indulge in the symphony of flavors that these baked chipotle chicken flautas and their trio of homemade salsas offer. The crispy flautas, filled with tender chicken, smoky chipotle, melted cheese, and aromatic spices, will tantalize your taste buds. The creamy avocado salsa, refreshing pico de gallo, and tangy tomatillo salsa add layers of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. Prepare to be captivated by this culinary masterpiece, a testament to the vibrant and diverse flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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



Baked Chipotle Chicken Flautas image

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:

  • To make your flautas extra crispy, fry them in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can bake the flautas in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • To make the flautas ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them. When you're ready to cook them, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then fry or bake them as directed.
  • Serve the flautas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Baked Chipotle Chicken Flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made ahead of time. The flautas are filled with a flavorful combination of chipotle chicken, cheese, and corn, and they are then baked until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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