Chicken Flautas

60m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
2h
Ready In


"Micheals Cantina in Norfolk NE has my favorite meal, and this is me trying to recreate it. If you want beans and rice use your favorite recipe."

Original is 3 servings
  • TOMATILLO SAUCE
  • FLAUTAS
  • TOPPINGS

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (358.7 g)
  • Calories 493.6
  • Total Fat - 15.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol - 106.8 mg
  • Sodium - 534.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 66.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.1 g
  • Sugars - 12.4 g
  • Protein - 27 g
  • Calcium - 539 mg
  • Iron - 10.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 114.4 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Roast the tomatillos and jalapeno peppers in oven or over flame. Put in a wet paper sack to steam to soften skin; peel.

Step 2

In stock pot put in tomatillos, jalapenos,onion, and chopped cloves, with half of the cilantro, lime juice, and chicken stock. Add whole chicken breasts and cook.

Step 3

When chicken is cooked until it shreds, and tomatillos mash easily, take out chicken.

Step 4

Set aside to cool sauce to lukewarm; blend up until smooth, and chicken until you can work with it shredding.

Step 5

Steam tortillas in microwave until soft.

Step 6

Take 1/8 cup shredded chicken and put on edge of tortilla; roll up; fasten with toothpick to stay closed.

Step 7

Repeat. Deep fry until crisp.

Step 8

To plate put 2 flautas on plate then serve with Mexican rice and refried beans topped with melted cheese.

Step 9

Top with 1/2 cup lettuce.

Step 10

Pour 1/4 cup tomatillo sauce over flautas and lettuce.

Step 11

Sprinkle on some cilantro and cheese on top.

Step 12

Serve gaucamole and sour cream on side.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • Be sure to buy tomatillos that are still green and firm, not soft or yellow.
  • For the jalapeno peppers, choose ones that are bright green and firm, with no soft spots.

  • Substitute quinoa for Mexican rice - Quinoa is a healthier alternative to rice and provides a good source of protein and fiber. It also has a nutty flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in the recipe.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream - Greek yogurt is a healthier alternative to sour cream and provides a good source of protein and calcium. It also has a tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients in the recipe.

Vegetarian Flautas Substitute the chicken with cooked black beans and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock for the tomatillo sauce. Top with vegan cheese and vegan sour cream instead of cheddar cheese and sour cream.


Taco-Style Flautas Substitute the chicken with cooked ground beef and use taco seasoning instead of the chili powder. Top with Mexican-blend cheese, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole. Serve with salsa and sour cream.


Mexican Street Corn: Mexican Street Corn is a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with Chicken Flautas. It's a combination of sweet corn, creamy mayonnaise, tangy lime juice, and chili powder that creates a unique and flavorful experience. The combination of flavors complements the Chicken Flautas perfectly and adds a nice crunchy texture to the meal.


Black Bean Soup: Black Bean Soup is a flavorful and hearty dish that pairs well with Mexican Street Corn and Chicken Flautas. The creamy texture of the soup contrasts nicely with the crunch of the corn and the flautas, and the earthy flavor of the black beans adds an extra layer of flavor to the meal. The soup is also a great way to add a healthy dose of protein and fiber to the meal.




FAQ

Q: How do I make the tomatillo sauce?

A: Roast the tomatillos and jalapeno peppers in oven or over flame. Put in a wet paper sack to steam to soften skin; peel. In stock pot put in tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, and chopped cloves, with half of the cilantro, lime juice, and chicken stock. Add whole chicken breasts and cook until chicken is cooked until it shreds, and tomatillos mash easily. Take out chicken and blend sauce until smooth.



Q: What ingredients are needed for the tomatillo sauce?

A: Tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, chicken stock, and chicken breasts.

1 Reviews

NELady

Everyone loved these for our Taco Tuesday dinner! Half of my family likes corn tortillas, half likes flour, so I used both and both were delicious. I didn't have all of the garnishes on hand but the lettuce and cheese (and cilantro) were just perfect for us!

5.0

review by:
(19 Apr 2023)

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Fun facts:

The tomatillo, a key ingredient in this recipe, is native to Mexico and is believed to have been cultivated by the Aztecs as far back as 800 BC.

The famous chef Julia Child was known to have enjoyed Mexican cuisine and was a fan of flautas, a dish similar to the ones featured in this recipe.