Low Fat Flautas de Pollo

Satisfy your cravings for crispy, flavorful Mexican cuisine with these healthier *Low Fat Flautas de Pollo*! This guilt-free take on a classic favorite swaps deep frying for oven baking, delivering the same delightful crunch with significantly less oil. Tender shredded chicken, simmered in a fragrant blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion, is rolled into warm corn tortillas and baked to golden perfection. A light spritz of cooking spray ensures a crisp texture, while optional fresh cilantro and salsa provide bursts of freshness and tang. With just 15 minutes of prep and a wholesome ingredient list, these flautas are perfect for weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers. Enjoy authentic Mexican flavors without the extra calories!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Water
• 12 Corn tortillas
• 0 as needed Cooking spray
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, place the chicken breasts and add the water, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and onion powder.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.

Step 4

Let the chicken simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the saucepan, and let it cool slightly before shredding it using two forks.

Step 6

Heat the corn tortillas in a microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable, which prevents tearing when rolling.

Step 7

Place roughly 2 tablespoons of the shredded chicken along the middle of each tortilla and roll them tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

Step 8

Arrange the flautas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Lightly spray the flautas with cooking spray. This will help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the flautas are crispy and golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve with salsa on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1493.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2134.3

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 2521.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 274.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 179.1g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 457.4mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2568.5mg	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: 14.6%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 51.7%