Chicken Flautas

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 1/2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (or sub. feta cheese)
• 12 corn tortillas
• oil (for frying)
• salt and pepper (to season)

Recipe

• 1 bring saucepan of water and chicken to boil.
• 2 reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked.
• 3 remove from pan.
• 4 after chicken has cooled, shred with 2 forks and set aside.
• 5 chop onion and mince garlic.
• 6 add onion and garlic to heated oil and sauté on low heat until onion is soft, but not browned.
• 7 mix in chicken and season with salt and pepper.
• 8 remove from heat and add in cheese.
• 9 mix well.
• 10 soften tortillas in microwave for 30 sec.
• 11 heat frying oil until small piece of tortilla floats and bubbles.
• 12 place chicken mixture in each tortilla, roll up tightly and secure with toothpick.
• 13 i recommend putting tortilla in oil immediately, as they tend to crack and come apart if left sitting.
• 14 turn flautas frequently, cooking 2-3 minutes or until golden.
• 15 drain on paper towels and serve with creme and salsa, if desired.