Chicken Flautas Recipe

Name: Chicken Flautas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Chicken Breasts; 2 whole Guajillo Chiles, Stems Removed; 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1 stick Celery; 1 wheel Bay Leaf; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1 sprig Oregano; 4 cloves Garlic; 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped; 8 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated; Canola Oil (optional, If Frying)

Servings: persons

2 whole Chicken Breasts
2 whole Guajillo Chiles, Stems Removed
1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1 stick Celery
1 wheel Bay Leaf
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 sprig Oregano
4 cloves Garlic
5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
8 whole Corn Tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
Canola Oil (optional, If Frying)

1
Combine chicken breasts, guajillo chiles, onion, celery, bay leaf, salt, oregano, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot.
2
Add just enough water to cover the ingredients then bring to a boil.
3
Once the liquid begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5
When the chicken is completely cooked through, remove it from the pot and shred.
6
Set aside.
7
Remove chiles, garlic, and 1 cup of the chicken stock from the pot and place in the blender.
8
Blend until smooth.
9
Heat remaining olive oil in a frying pan.
10
Add chicken, the blended chile sauce mixture, and jalapeno.
11
Cook until combined, about 5 minutes.
12
Place some of the chicken mixture in each tortilla.
13
Wrap and place on a baking sheet.
14
Sprinkle with cheese then bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
15
Note: If deep frying, heat canola oil in a large pan.
16
Deep fry each tortilla until golden brown, about 30 seconds each.
17
Serve with salsa, sour cream, or eat alone and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Chicken Breasts, 2 whole Guajillo Chiles, Stems Removed, 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 1 stick Celery, and more.

Yes, Chicken Flautas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Flautas

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