Chicken Flautas

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Chicken Flautas are the ultimate Mexican comfort food! Made with a creamy, cheesy filling of shredded chicken, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar, these rolled tortillas are fried to perfection for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or party appetizers, this easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes. Serve them with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for a fiesta of flavors that’s sure to impress. Whether you're craving quick Mexican street food or a family-friendly meal, these flautas deliver big on texture and taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 optional, for serving sour cream
• 0 optional, for serving guacamole
• 0 optional, for serving salsa

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.

Step 2

Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of the tortilla.

Step 3

Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, carefully place a few flautas in the skillet seam side down. Do not overcrowd the skillet.

Step 6

Fry the flautas until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Step 7

Remove the flautas from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle them with salt and black pepper while they are still hot.

Step 8

Repeat the frying process with the remaining flautas.

Step 9

Serve the flautas hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2467.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7770.2

Total Fat 610.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 828.3mg	0%
Sodium 4941.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 304.2g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1811.4mg	0%
Iron 33.1mg	0%
Potassium 4839.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.5%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 15.2%