CHICKEN AND CHEESE FLAUTAS

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Easy after work meal. Flautas are thin, flute like tubes filled with meat and cheese which is where the name of these taste treats come from. Flauta means flute in Spanish and makes a delicious meal served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with melted cheese.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 26m

Yield 6 Flautas

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
3/4 cup cooked chicken
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup chunky salsa
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
guacamole (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, cheese and cumin in a small bowl.
  • Place about 1/4 of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  • Top with 1 tablespoon salsa.
  • Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick; brush with oil.
  • Cook filled tortillas over medium heat in a 10 inch skillet 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until filling is hot and tortillas are toasted.
  • Remove toothpicks and serve with guacamole and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 391.6, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 11.7

Envy Moon
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These were a nice twist on the traditional flauta. I will definitely be making them again.


Krishan Singh
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I've never made flautas before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.


sasha garcia
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These flautas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Eze Decklan Chukwuemeka
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


MN NAHID
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These flautas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I will add some more spices next time.


Abdulrahman Konneh
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I made these flautas for my kids and they loved them. They are now a regular request in our house.


Salar Khan
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These were a nice change from the usual tacos. I will definitely be making them again.


Acmegeo Enterprises
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I love these flautas! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Ihtisham Ali
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These were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Brandy Nichols
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I thought these were just okay. The flavor was good, but they were a little dry.


Yididiya Yewalashet
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These were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still good.


Kasper Sky
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I've made these flautas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for parties or potlucks.


Dibash Bhusal
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These were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them.


Send It
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So easy to make and so delicious! I used rotisserie chicken and shredded cheese, and they were perfect.


Reggie Delane
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These flautas were a hit with my family! They were crispy on the outside and cheesy and flavorful on the inside. I will definitely be making them again.


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