Chicken Flautas
These crispy Chicken Flautas are packed with seasoned shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, and green chiles—rolled tightly in tortillas and fried to golden perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings like guacamole, green salsa, and cilantro ranch for a fun, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
For the Flautas
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa store-bought or homemade
- 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
- Garlic salt with parsley flakes to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 12 6-inch flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- Salt to taste
Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Green salsa
- Guacamole
- Cilantro Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat ¾” of oil in a large pan to 375°F.
- Mix chicken, cheese, salsa, chiles, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add filling to center of tortillas, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Fry in oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Drain and season with salt.
- Keep warm in oven while frying the rest. Serve hot with desired toppings.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/chicken-flautas/
Notes
- Corn tortillas are more traditional but can be more delicate—warm them before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Try with shredded beef or pork for variation.
- Make them ahead and freeze before frying—just thaw slightly and fry from chilled.
- Great for parties or game day, especially when served with a variety of dips.