Crispy Chicken Flautas From Scratch

shredded chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and convenient.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: crema

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Queso blanco is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika to a pan and cook until caramelized.

Add chipotles and enough chicken stock to cover the veggies. Simmer for a few minutes and then blend.

Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the mixture, cover, and cook in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Shred the chicken and mix it with the braising sauce until desired sauciness is achieved.

Add cheese to the mixture.

Roll the mixture into corn tortillas and fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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