Crunchy Chicken Flautas
Crunchy Chicken Flautas feature tender, taco-seasoned chicken tucked into corn tortillas with melted Cheddar, then fried until crisp and golden. Each bite balances a lightly spiced filling with a satisfying crunch, perfect for game day platters, casual dinners, or party appetizers. Serve with salsa for a bright, tangy finish.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crunchy Chicken Flautas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken breast; cook and stir until the chicken breast is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Shred the chicken with two forks.
- 5
Stir in the taco seasoning and water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the Cheddar cheese, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- 7
Lightly brush each corn tortilla with a layer of salsa.
- 8
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along the bottom edge of the tortilla.
- 9
Tightly roll the tortilla into a cylinder and secure the ends with one or two toothpicks.
- 10
Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- 11
Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 12
Fry the flautas in the preheated oil, no more than 4 at a time, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.
- 13
Drain the flautas on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 14
Discard the toothpicks and top the finished flautas with the remaining salsa.
- Calories 351.23 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 25.89 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 35.37 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.75 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.44 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.08 mg High 21%
- Sodium 699.78 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 4.85 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.4 g --
- Added Sugars 2.94 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 156.64 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 400.29 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 86.7 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 8.29 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crunchy Chicken Flautas is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, Green Bell Pepper, and Onion. Each serving provides about 351.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crunchy Chicken Flautas made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Corn Tortilla, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Salsa. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crunchy Chicken Flautas?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 351.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crunchy Chicken Flautas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Crunchy Chicken Flautas healthy?
- Crunchy Chicken Flautas has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 351.23 calories and 25.89 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 699.78 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.44 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.94 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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