cinco de mayo chicken flautas
I made these from a recipe that called for a lot more instruction, so I made it easier to make. These are great w/ some rice and beans, or alone w/ a salad. My family loves these!
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp vegeatble oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces tomato sauce, no-salt added
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, optional. i personally don't like it but others do.
- - goya adobo w/ pepper to taste
- 16 - corn tortillas
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup mexican style shredded cheese
How To Make cinco de mayo chicken flautas
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Step 1Heat oven to 200. Heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet over med-high heat. add onions and garlic, cook until soft. Add tomato sauce and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med-low, simmer, stirring until thickened a little.
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Step 2Stir in chicken and cilantro if using. Stir to coat chicken. Season w/ adobo. Remove from heat. Heat remaining oil on med-high heat. Cook tortillas until soft, not crisp, about 5 mins. Drain on paper towels.
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Step 3Spoon 1-1/2 tbsp chicken mix into center of each tortilla, roll tightly, secure w/ toothpicks. Add plautas, seam side down in skillet. Cook a few at a time. Cook, flipping over occasioanlly until crispy. Place in pan in oven to keep warm. Cook remaining flautas in oil in skillet. Serve topped w/ some sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese.
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Category:
Chicken
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
Latin American
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#Cinco de mayo chicken flautas
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