How to Make Chicken Flautas with Average Betty! Hilah Cooking

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken can save time and money.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy, while cream cheese is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein, while plain yogurt is usually less expensive.

Poach the chicken breast in boiling water for 10 minutes with a little salt.

Shred the poached chicken into small pieces.

Season the shredded chicken with chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until soft.

Place a couple tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll them tightly.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until it reaches 350°F, checking with a wooden stick to see if it sizzles.

Fry the rolled tortillas seam side down in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Remove the flautas from the oil and place them on a plate to cool.

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