Flautas de Pollo

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, Flautas de Pollo are a classic Mexican dish that brings comfort and delight to any table. Perfectly seasoned shredded chicken, cooked with garlic, cumin, and a hint of Mexican oregano, is tightly rolled in warm corn tortillas and fried to crunchy perfection. These chicken flautas are easy to make yet impressively delicious, offering a satisfying contrast of tender filling and crispy shell. Serve them hot alongside creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, and zesty pico de gallo for a vibrant, restaurant-quality meal at home. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this authentic recipe is a must-try for lovers of Mexican cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 12 Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Guacamole
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Pico de gallo

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breast in a pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken with two forks.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken.

Step 5

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and Mexican oregano.

Step 6

Cook and stir the chicken mixture for 5 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to fill the skillet about 1/4 inch deep.

Step 8

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 9

Spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling.

Step 10

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the flautas seam-side down into the oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.

Step 11

Transfer the flautas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 12

Serve the flautas hot with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2032.9 grams (2032.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5102

Total Fat 373.20g	478%
Saturated Fat 79.20g	396%
Polyunsaturated Fat 139.40g
Cholesterol 505mg	168%
Sodium 6115mg	266%
Total Carbohydrate 307.60g	112%
Dietary Fiber 51.10g	183%
Total Sugars 25.70g
Protein 180.70g	361%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 784mg	60%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 3821mg	81%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 23.2%