Easy Chicken Flautas
Quick and Delicious Mexican-Inspired Dish
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chicken, shredded (feel free to use leftover chicken or even canned chicken)
6 oz. cream cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup salsa
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
Directions:
Prepare the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and salsa. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Flautas:
Lay out the flour tortillas and distribute the chicken mixture evenly among them.
Roll up the tortillas tightly to form the flautas.
Cook the Flautas:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the flautas until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. This can be done with a little oil in the pan or in an air fryer.
Serve:
Serve the flautas hot, accompanied by your choice of dipping sauces such as guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes