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Chicken Flautas

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Chicken Flautas

Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Flautas:
  • 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chiles, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12-14 (7-8-inch) flour tortillas
  • canola oil, for frying
  • Toppings:
  • pico, homemade or store-bought
  • avocado crema
  • Pico:
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • Avocado Crema:
  • 1 ripe avocado smashed
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and minced
  • ½ cup sour-cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ fresh lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir in the chicken and the cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat the oven to 250° F.
  • Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave, until pliable.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the middle of the tortilla. Roll up and seal.
  • Heat ½-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it registers 375°. Fry flautas in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; keep warm in the oven. Continue frying until all the flautas are cooked.
  • Top flautas with pico and drizzle with avocado crema. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
  • Pico:
  • In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside until ready to use or cover and refrigerate.
  • Avocado Crema:
  • Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Combine until smooth and creamy.

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