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Chicken Salsa Verde Flautas

Crispy corn tortillas rolled around tender Mama Julia Chicken in Salsa Verde and topped with crema, queso fresco and fresh avocado. Serve with Mama Julia Mexican Rice and Refried Pinto...

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Chicken Salsa Verde Flautas

30 minutes Serves 4 Easy

Crispy corn tortillas rolled around tender Mama Julia Chicken in Salsa Verde and topped with crema, queso fresco and fresh avocado. Serve with Mama Julia Mexican Rice and Refried Pinto Beans for an easy restaurant-style dinner at home.

Mama Julia Tip: Warming the tortillas before rolling makes them easier to work with and helps prevent cracking.

Heating Instructions

Warm the Mama Julia Chicken in Salsa Verde according to package instructions.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1 of 7

    Prepare the Chicken
    Warm the Mama Julia Chicken in Salsa Verde according to package instructions. If there is excess salsa, remove some before assembling so the tortillas stay crisp.

  2. 2

    Step 2 of 7

    Warm the Tortillas
    Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave until soft and flexible.

  3. 3

    Step 3 of 7

    Fill & Roll
    Place approximately 2 tablespoons of chicken near one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly into a flauta and place seam-side down.

  4. 4

    Step 4 of 7

    Heat the Oil
    Add about ½ inch of oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Step 5 of 7

    Fry Until Crispy
    Working in batches, place the flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for approximately 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Step 6 of 7

    Drain
    Transfer the flautas to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to remove excess oil.

  7. 7

    Step 7 of 7

    Add the Toppings
    Top with shredded lettuce, Mexican crema, queso fresco, avocado, salsa verde and fresh cilantro.

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