Chicken Flautas And Chipotle Crema Recipes

CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Steps:

• Add the salsa, sour cream, green chilies and all seasonings to a large bowl (except cayenne); stir to combine. Stir in chicken followed by cheeses. Season with cayenne pepper to taste (optional), keeping in mind the flavor will mellow in the tortillas.
• If using lower quality tortillas, stack 6 together and top with a dampened paper towel. Microwave for 60 seconds so they're more pliable and easier to roll. Fill, roll and repeat.
• To assemble, lay 12-14 tortillas on a flat surface. Add approximately 3 tablespoons filling to the bottom third of each tortilla then tightly roll up tortillas and place them seam side down.

BAKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Steps:

• 1.Preheat the oven to 450°F 2.Mix all above ingredients (except flour tortillas, canola oil, and ground chipotle pepper) in a medium size saucepan. Heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat. 3.Place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling along the edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla up more tight than loose. Put a toothpick through the middle of the flauta to hold in place. Place on a sprayed large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. 4.In a small bowl mix together the canola oil and ground chipotle pepper. 5.Lightly brush the flautas with the oil mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool. 6.Remove toothpicks, slice each flautas on the diagonal. Transfer on your favorite fiesta platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, serve with low fat sour cream and salsa.

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Steps:

• Saute the onions on medium heat until translucent (around 5 minutes), then add the minced garlic and simmer for 2 more minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and the shredded chicken. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to cook down slightly. Remove from heat.
• Add ⅙ of the filling to each flour tortilla. It's best to add the filling closer to one side, so they can easily be rolled tightly. Be sure not to use too much filling in the flauta and to spread it evenly.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add each flauta, seam side down to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, rolling them occasionally to obtain an even fry.
• Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack. Garnish with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Serve with salsa and/or sour cream.

5-INGREDIENT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TAQUITOS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken breast with the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce until well combined. Add more or less peppers and the adobo sauce to your liking.
• To assemble, lay the tortillas on a work surface and fill the bottom third of each tortilla with 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas up tightly and secure the end with a toothpick inserted into the seam.

BAKED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FLAUTAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Mix together chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced green chile peppers, 1 tsp. chipotle powder, cumin, and coriander in a medium size saucepan. Heat over medium heat until hot. Remove from heat.
• Place about 3 tablespoons of the chicken filling along the edge of a tortilla. Roll the tortilla up more tight than loose. Put a toothpick through the middle of the flauta to hold in place. Place on a sprayed large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• In a small bowl mix together the canola oil and remaining ground chipotle pepper.
• Lightly brush the flautas with the oil mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool.
• Remove toothpicks, slice each flautas on the diagonal. Transfer on your favorite fiesta platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, serve with low fat sour cream and salsa.

CHICKEN FLAUTAS AND CHIPOTLE CREMA

Steps:

• 3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add 3 pressed garlic cloves and oregano; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add drained pinto beans and 1/4 cup reserved bean liquid. 4. Using potato masher, crush beans until coarsely mashed, adding more liquid by tablespoonfuls if too dry. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. 5. Puree remaining 1 cup chopped cilantro, 3 pressed garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder, 3 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in processor. Transfer pureed marinade to resealable plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal bag and turn over to coat well. Let marinate at room temperature 2 hours, turning bag occasionally. 6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer chicken with some marinade still clinging to rimmed baking sheet. Roast marinated chicken until cooked through, about 35 minutes. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch strips, discarding bones. DO AHAED Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. 7. Stack 4 tortillas and heat in microwave 30 seconds to soften. Spoon generous 2 tablespoons pinto bean mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with 2 to 3 chicken strips. Place 1 cheese strip atop chicken, then top with 3 to 4 chile strips. 8. Tightly roll tortillas around filling, securing with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining tortillas, pinto beans, chicken, cheese, and chile strips. 9. Add enough oil to heavy large pot to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer to pot and heat over medium heat to 360 degrees Fahrenheit to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. 10. Working with 4 flautas at a time, fry until tortillas are crisp and golden brown, turning often, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Place flautas on plates and serve with guacamole, salsa, and chipotle crema.