Jalapeno Popper Chicken Flautas
Baked Jalapeno Popper Chicken Flautas, made with shredded chicken, jalapeno, cheese, spices and uncooked tortillas are easy to make and full of flavor!
Servings: 16 flautas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 jalapenos stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese cheddar, jack, etc.
- 16 uncooked flour tortillas
- oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine 4 chicken breasts, 8 ounces cream cheese, 4 jalapenos (stems and seeds removed, finely chopped), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly between the 16 tortillas and roll tightly.
- Generously spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place rolled 16 uncooked flour tortillas in a single layer with the seam side down on greased pan (using oil spray). Spray tops of flautas with more cooking spray.
- Bake until cheese is melty and tortillas begin to turn golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm on their own or with guacamole or fresh toppings like cilantro or additional jalapeno, if desired.
Notes
- Makes 16 flautas, nutritional info based on one flauta
- Depending on the spice level of the jalapeno, you may want to add small amounts, taste, and then add more until the spice level is to your liking
- You can use the meat from an entire rotisserie chicken if you don't want to use chicken breasts
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 297mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1.4mg