Spicy Chicken Flautas
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 15 oz cans green enchilada sauce
- 10 oz can Rotel®
- 2 tbsp diced jalapenos (if using fresh, remove ribs and seeds)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
- 10-12 flour tortillas, 8 inch
Instructions
For The Spicy Chicken
- Spray crock pot with non stick spray and place chopped onions on bottom.
- Add chicken breasts, garlic, seasonings, black pepper, jalapenos, Rotel® and green enchilada sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8 hours or until meat shreds easily.
- Shred chicken and then using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from crock pot and place in a bowl.
Making The Flautas
- Preheat oven to 350° and spray a baking sheet with non stick spray.
- Place tortillas on a plate, cover with a damp paper towel and heat in microwave for 15 seconds.
- Add two or three tablespoons of chicken mixture to center of tortillas and add both types of cheese.
- Tightly roll and place seam side down on prepared baking sheet.
- Give a quick spray (with the non stick spray) over the filled tortillas and pop in the oven.
- Bake for 15 -18 minutes or until ends of tortillas are golden brown and tortillas are crispy, turning once during baking.
- Remove from oven and serve with your favorite pico de gallo, salsa, guacamole, sour cream or toppings of your choice.