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Showing posts with label Mexican. Show all posts

Monday, April 01, 2013

Baked Chicken Flautas

Baked Chicken Flautas
Baked Chicken Flautas


Flauta is the Mexican word for 'flute' and usually refers to a large flour tortilla filled and rolled tightly before being deep fried. This version uses a smaller tortilla and healthier-for-you baking to make a delicious and economical dinner. 
  
Our entire family is crazy about these. The melted cheese and lightly seasoned chicken within a crunchy tortilla is delicious and can be served with a variety of accompaniments and sides. 


Baked Chicken Flautas

Hands-On Time: 15 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves: 6
Cost Per Serving: 1.00 


Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 6-inch round flour tortillas
Cooking oil spray


For serving:


Sour cream
Shredded lettuce
Salsa 


Directions:


1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Put chicken in a small skillet and sprinkle with cumin and garlic. Add water and simmer until chicken is tender and falls apart easily, about 1 hour.
3. Shred or chop chicken finely and add cheese. Toss to combine.
4. Add chicken and cheese to the center of each tortilla and roll up. Place, seam side down, on a baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oi.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with sour cream, shredded lettuce and salsa.