Flautas
Crispy rolled corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, served with rice, refried beans, and all your favorite toppings. A fun and delicious weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until pliable. Keep them covered with a towel.
- 2
Place 1/4 cup of the 2 cups shredded chicken along the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.
- 3
Heat the 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry 3-4 flautas at a time, seam-side down, until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Warm the 1 can refried beans and 2 cups cooked rice in separate saucepans over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve the flautas with the rice and beans. Top with the 2 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup guacamole, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Add salsa if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- saucepan
- tongs
- paper towels
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