Easy Chicken Flautas Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Flautas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup chopped black olives; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 8 flour tortillas; oil for frying, or as needed; toothpicks

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 flour tortillas
oil for frying, or as needed
toothpicks

1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir flour into butter until smooth. Add onion to flour-butter mixture; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix black olives, lemon juice, oil, paprika, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken into mixture and remove skillet from heat and cover.
2
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan or deep-fryer.
3
Fill tortillas with chicken mixture. Roll tortilla around filling and secure with a toothpick.
4
Fry the rolled tortillas, working in batches, in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer fried tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or tongs.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1/4 cup chopped black olives, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chicken Flautas

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