If you are looking for a chicken dinner that will satisfy both kids and adults, these Chicken Flautas are your answer! Creamy and flavorful and served with a delicious dressing, everyone loves this dinner idea!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword chicken flautas, chicken taquitos
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 804kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing:
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4cupbuttermilk
1/2lime,juiced (about 1 tablespoon juice)
1/2package dry ranch dressing mix
1/4cuproughly chopped cilantro
2tablespoonssalsa verde
1clovegarlic,minced
hot sauce,to taste
Flautas:
3ozcream cheese
1/4cupsalsa verde
1tablespoonfresh lime juice
1teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
2cupsshredded cooked chicken
1cupshredded pepper jack cheese
3tablespoonschopped cilantro
2tablespoonssliced green onions
12 6-inchflour tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
kosher salt
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lime juice, ranch dressing mix, cilantro, salsa verde and garlic. Pulse to combine. Add hot sauce to taste. If possible, refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and combine.
Heat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe proof bowl. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, or until easy to stir. Add in the salsa verde, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the chicken, cheese, cilantro and green onions; stir to combine.
Wrap 4 tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until soft and pliable.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture down the center of the tortilla, keeping it about 1/2-inch from the edges, then roll up. Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Spray the rolled tortillas lightly with cooking spray, then sprinkle with kosher salt. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the tortillas are crisp and the edges have browned, 15-20 minutes.
Let the flautas cool for 5-10 minutes, then serve with the Creamy Cilantro-Lime Ranch Dressing.
Notes
slightly adapted from: Our Best Bites CookbookNutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.