Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Flautas
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken (or beef, if preferred)
- 12 corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
For the Tomato Sauce
- 4 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust for desired spiciness)
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Mexican crema or sour cream
Instructions
- Make the Tomato Sauce:
- In a blender, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Flautas:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in the skillet until pliable, then place about 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and secure with a toothpick.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the rolled tortillas and fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt.
- Assemble the Flautas Ahogadas:
- Place the flautas on a serving plate and pour the warm tomato sauce over them to “drown” them.
- Garnish with crumbled cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of Mexican crema or sour cream.
- Serve:
- Enjoy immediately while the flautas are still crispy, and serve with extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
These Flautas Ahogadas bring together the best of crispy flautas and rich, spicy tomato sauce. They’re a perfect dish for any occasion, packed with Mexican flavors and textures. Enjoy!