Texas Grilled Chicken Flautas Recipe

Name: Texas Grilled Chicken Flautas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, skinned, boned and cut in pieces and rubbed with your favorite grilling sauce; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 2 tbsp. shortening; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 can (4 oz) diced mild green; chilies; 4 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 dozen flour tortillas; 1 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. milk

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, skinned, boned and cut in pieces and rubbed with your favorite grilling sauce
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. shortening
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can (4 oz) diced mild green
chilies
4 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 dozen flour tortillas
1 c. sour cream
1/4 c. milk

1
Begin grilling marinated chicken as desired. Once cooked completely, set aside to cool. Once cool, shred chicken into small portions or shredded portions, as desired.
2
Saute onion and garlic in shortening, about 1 minute.
3
Stir in cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add broth, chicken and chilies. Stir and cook until very thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat oil in small skillet until very hot. Fill each tortilla with 3 tbsp. chicken mixture. Place 2 or 3 flautas, seam side down, in hot oil. Turn on all sides, while frying, until crisp. Drain. Place on wax paper or parchment paper to drain a bit. Cover to retain heat. Combine sour cream and milk, heating over low heat until lukewarm. Spoon over flautas. Garnish with fresh parsley.

463

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, skinned, boned and cut in pieces and rubbed with your favorite grilling sauce, 1/2 c. chicken broth, 2 tbsp. shortening, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Texas Grilled 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.

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Texas Grilled Chicken Flautas

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Variations & substitutions

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