Unfried Chicken Flautas With Cheese Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2

Unfried Chicken Flautas recipe with easy cheese sauce

Unfried Chicken Flautas With Cheese Sauce

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

Fat

22g

Unfried Chicken Flautas are a Mexican dish that has been adapted to be a healthier option by baking instead of frying. The flavors and textures of traditional fried flautas are still present thanks to the use of taco seasoned chicken and crispy baked corn tortillas. The easy cheese sauce adds a creamy and tangy element to the dish that is sure to please. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or as a party appetizer.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.	In a large skillet, cook the chicken and taco seasoning over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
3.	Warm the tortillas in the microwave by wrapping them in a damp towel and heating for 20-30 seconds.
4.	Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, then roll tightly.
5.	Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6.	Brush the tortillas with vegetable oil and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
7.	While the flautas bake, make the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt the cheddar cheese, Velveeta cheese, and can of Rotel over low heat, stirring constantly. Add milk or water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
8.	Serve the flautas hot with the cheese sauce on the side.

PROS

These Unfried Chicken Flautas are a healthier alternative to traditional fried flautas, without sacrificing flavor or texture.
The easy cheese sauce is a perfect pairing that takes this dish to the next level.

CONS

The cheese sauce is not the healthiest option due to the processed cheese and potential high sodium content.
The use of corn tortillas instead of flour may also be less appealing to some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is higher in protein due to the use of chicken and may be lower in fat and calories compared to traditional fried flautas. The use of corn tortillas may also be a healthier option compared to flour tortillas.

	2 boneless skinless chicken breasts , chopped
	1 envelope taco seasoning
	12 corn tortillas
	vegetable oil
	1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
	8 ounces Velveeta cheese
	1 can rotel
	milk or water