Chicken Flautas

13 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Chicken Breasts
  • 2 whole Guajillo Chiles, Stems Removed
  • 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped
  • 1 stick Celery
  • 1 wheel Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • 1 sprig Oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
  • 8 whole Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
  • Canola Oil (optional, If Frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine chicken breasts, guajillo chiles, onion, celery, bay leaf, salt, oregano, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot.
  2. 2
    Add just enough water to cover the ingredients then bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Once the liquid begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  5. 5
    When the chicken is completely cooked through, remove it from the pot and shred.
  6. 6
    Set aside.
  7. 7
    Remove chiles, garlic, and 1 cup of the chicken stock from the pot and place in the blender.
  8. 8
    Blend until smooth.
  9. 9
    Heat remaining olive oil in a frying pan.
  10. 10
    Add chicken, the blended chile sauce mixture, and jalapeno.
  11. 11
    Cook until combined, about 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Place some of the chicken mixture in each tortilla.
  13. 13
    Wrap and place on a baking sheet.
  14. 14
    Sprinkle with cheese then bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  15. 15
    Note: If deep frying, heat canola oil in a large pan.
  16. 16
    Deep fry each tortilla until golden brown, about 30 seconds each.
  17. 17
    Serve with salsa, sour cream, or eat alone and enjoy!

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