Chicken Flautas
- 2 whole Chicken Breasts
- 2 whole Guajillo Chiles, Stems Removed
- 1/2 whole Small Onion, Chopped
- 1 stick Celery
- 1 wheel Bay Leaf
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 sprig Oregano
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Chopped
- 8 whole Corn Tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
- Canola Oil (optional, If Frying)
- Combine chicken breasts, guajillo chiles, onion, celery, bay leaf, salt, oregano, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot.
- Add just enough water to cover the ingredients then bring to a boil.
- Once the liquid begins to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- When the chicken is completely cooked through, remove it from the pot and shred.
- Set aside.
- Remove chiles, garlic, and 1 cup of the chicken stock from the pot and place in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add chicken, the blended chile sauce mixture, and jalapeno.
- Cook until combined, about 5 minutes.
- Place some of the chicken mixture in each tortilla.
- Wrap and place on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with cheese then bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Note: If deep frying, heat canola oil in a large pan.
- Deep fry each tortilla until golden brown, about 30 seconds each.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or eat alone and enjoy!
chicken breasts, guajillo chiles, onion, celery, salt, oregano, garlic, olive oil, corn tortillas, cheese, canola oil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/chicken-flautas-2/ (may not work)