Recipe: Flautitas de Pollo

Maudie’s Tex-Mex shares their family-friendly recipe that will satisfy hungry tummies and keep everyone at the table happy.

Flautitas de Pollo

​​Makes 30 flautitas

Flautita Chicken Filling:

• 1 ¼ C Diced Onions
• 1 ½ Tbsp Finely Diced Serrano  
• *can be omitted or reduced
• 2 ½ C Diced Tomatoes
• 1 ¾ lbs Shredded Chicken
• 1/3 C Chicken Stock
• 4 tsp Oil of your choice
• 4 oz Shredded Jack Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste

For Flautitas:

• 30 4” Corn Tortillas

To Make the Filling:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions in oil for 1-2 minutes then add serranos and cook for 2 more minutes until soft.
• Add diced tomatoes, sauté for 2 more minutes
• Add shredded chicken and stir. Add stock and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
• Once chicken is hot, place into a strainer to drain off excess liquid. After chicken is drained, place it in a pan to cool.
• Once chicken is cool, add the jack cheese.

To Make the Flautitas:**

1. Rub tortilla with a little oil and place 1.5 oz of chicken along middle of tortilla.
2. Roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick.
3. In saucepan, heat oil to 350° and fry flautitas for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
4. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce, topped with a sprinkle of cotija cheese, cilantro and pickled red onions. Dip in Maudie’s Tomatillo­ Avocado Sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
5. **For a healthier version, place flautitas on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes, turning once, until desired crispiness.