Description
Crispy and flavorful baked chicken flautas made with a cheesy, seasoned shredded chicken filling wrapped in soft flour tortillas. These baked flautas are a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or snack that pairs perfectly with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chili powder or taco seasoning
- â…“ cup salsa of choice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- Neutral cooking oil, as needed (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup and brush it lightly with neutral cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grated Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, chili powder or taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients evenly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble Flautas: Lay each flour tortilla flat and spoon the chicken mixture down the center. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to keep it closed during baking.
- Brush with Oil: Brush the tops and sides of each flauta with neutral cooking oil. This helps them get golden brown and crispy while baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the flautas for 10-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the flautas hot with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, place a wire rack on the baking sheet and arrange flautas on the rack to allow air circulation during baking.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas if preferred, but they may be more fragile when rolling.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy salsa and seasoning accordingly.
- Leftover flautas can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
