Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas C

Name: Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled; 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 24 corn tortillas; Warm Tomato Salsa; 8 roma tomatoes, chopped; 2 tomatillos, chopped (optional); 1 red onion, chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined, minced; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (not as sweet as Mediterranean); 4 tablespoons olive oil; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
24 corn tortillas
Warm Tomato Salsa
8 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 tomatillos, chopped (optional)
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined, minced
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (not as sweet as Mediterranean)
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Mix 3/4 cup cheese with chicken.
2
Heat tortillas one at a time in a very hot, dry pan until soft.
3
Fill and roll each tortilla, as its heated, with chicken/cheese mixture.
4
Secure with a toothpick.
5
Heat a frying pan containing 1/2 inch oil to 350u00b0F.
6
Deep fry flautas until golden and crisp.
7
Drain on paper towel.
8
Serve topped with warm tomato salsa and crumbled cotija cheese.
9
---Salsa---.
10
Mix all salsa ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
11
Saute, stirring all the while, until it just starts to simmer.
12
Remove from heat, its ready to serve.
13
This goes great with Spanish Rice (my recipe # 77908) and refried black beans (Di Neal recipe # 10614).

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 12 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled, 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 24 corn tortillas, Warm Tomato Salsa, and more.

Yes, Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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