Low Sodium Chicken Flautas

Satisfy your cravings for crunchy, savory goodness with these irresistible Low Sodium Chicken Flautas! Packed with tender shredded chicken seasoned with a vibrant blend of garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime, these flautas are a healthier, heart-friendly twist on the traditional favorite. Rolled in soft corn tortillas and baked to golden perfection, they offer all the flavor and crispiness you love without the extra salt. Topped with creamy avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and served with low sodium salsa, this recipe is a quick and easy option for a wholesome family dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. At just under an hour from prep to table, these flautas deliver bold taste without compromising on health!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium Fresh jalapeno, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Low sodium cheese, shredded
• 1 medium Avocado, sliced (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Low sodium salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

In a large pot, add the chicken breasts and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 3

While the chicken cooks, prepare the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 4

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, lime juice, olive oil, half of the chopped cilantro, chopped jalapeno, and the prepared seasoning mix. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 6

Heat the corn tortillas in a microwave on high for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 7

Place about two tablespoons of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of the low sodium cheese along the center of each tortilla.

Step 8

Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Brush the rolled flautas lightly with olive oil to promote crispiness during baking.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with the remaining cilantro, sliced avocado, and serve with low sodium salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2310.6

Total Fat 90.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 425.6mg	0%
Sodium 686.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 183.4g	0%

Vitamin D 16.5IU	0%
Calcium 782.6mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3223.4mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 33.7%