Monday, July 7, 2008

Simple Chicken Flautas


We are huge Mexican fans. I usually like to make something Mexican for dinner Friday nights as a weekend "kick-off". I always order Chicken Flautas when we are out for Mexican, however, never tried making at home. I decided to give it a try & was happy with the results.


Simple Chicken Flautas

1/2 whole chicken shredded

1 can chicken broth

Salsa

vegetable oil

1 cup Monetary Jack Cheese (shredded)

1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

24 Corn Tortillas


I like to cook my chicken in a crock pot with a can of chicken broth, however, you could boil if you prefer. Another easy solution is to buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead. I usually have a chicken already in the freezer & at 99 cents a lb...you can't beat that. It takes about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours to cook in the crock pot.


Once chicken is falling off the bones, shred. I only used 1/2 the chicken and that make plenty. I used the rest of my shredded chicken in a casserole the following week.



Mix chicken with salsa (I used 2 cups of my homemade salsa). To soften tortillas place each one in frying pan, on medium heat, with small amount of vegetable oil. 5-10 seconds on each side.

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of chicken mixture in center of tortilla & sprinkle cheese on top. Roll tightly and place on baking sheet (seam side down). Sprinkle a little more cheese on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Serve warm!

5 comments:

Carrie said...

Do you cook the chicken on high in the crock pot? How much broth do you put in? I have never even thought of doing that, what a great idea!

Liz said...

I do it on the "Roast" setting on my crockpot which is 350 degrees. I suppose you could put on a lower temp and let it cook longer, but, that is just how I always do it. I just use a can of chicken broth, so it doesn't stick.

I am always on the look-out for recipes that call for shredded chicken.

The Kimball's said...

I am amazed at you Liz! You are quite the little miss suzy homemaker!!! I love flautas but never tried making them myself!!

The Kimball's said...

Does the salsa and guacamole count for Jake's 3 items???

Liz said...

Since we had chips, salsa, & guac, that really filled him up. However, I DID offer to make rice as well...he said he didn't need it!