Chicken and Black Bean Flautas
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
20 flautas
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Others
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken and Black Bean Flautas
Description
The flautas combine shredded rotisserie chicken with pepper jack cheese, black beans, and salsa for a filling that balances creaminess and a mild spice from the cheese and salsa. The mixture is rolled tightly into flour tortillas, which can be cooked by baking with a light oil brush for crispness, frying in oil for a traditional crunch, or pan-frying to brown evenly. Baking temp is 400°F until golden. The accompanying chipotle sauce mixes sour cream, adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, and lime juice, providing a smoky, tangy complement. Garnishes like guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro add freshness and brightness when serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken shredded rotisserie
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese can also use cheddar or Monterey Jack, shredded
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 /2 cup salsa
- 2 inch (10 count) flour tortillas Old El Paso soft brand
- oil see note, for brushing or frying
Chipotle Sauce:
- 1/2 /2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce see Note, from a can of chipotle peppers
- 1 lime juiced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, cheese, black beans, and salsa. Mix to combine. Place about 1/4 cup of the filling down the center of each tortilla and roll up tightly.
- There are several ways you can make these: baked, fried, or pan fried. For Baked: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place flautas seam side down on the pan. Brush with oil and bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. For Fried: Fill a pan up with oil enough for frying. Heat to medium high heat and fry for just a couple of minutes or until golden brown. Pan Fried: Place a couple of tablespoons in a skillet. Fry a couple of flautas at a time, browning all sides.
For the Chipotle Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, adobe sauce, and lime juice. Add more adobo sauce to taste.
- Serve whole or slice in half on a diagonal. Drizzle flautas with chipotle cream and top with desired toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Notes
- Freeze leftover chipotle peppers or adobo sauce for future use as recipes typically require only small amounts.
- Lime juice in the chipotle sauce is essential for brightness and should not be omitted.
- Baking offers a healthier cooking method; frying delivers a crispier texture—choose based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20flautas
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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