Chicken and Cheese Flautas

8 Steps to complete

• 1
  Pico de Gallo: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix and set aside until ready to use.
• 2
  Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in a medium sauté pan on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• 3
  Mix in shredded chicken, diced tomato, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes and set aside.
• 4
  Combine chicken with shredded Chihuahua® cheese in a bowl.
• 5
  Warm tortillas for 1 minute or just until soft (you can use a microwave or griddle).
• 6
  Fill each tortilla with about 3-4 Tbsp. of chicken mixture. Tightly roll up each tortilla and secure with a toothpick, set aside.
• 7
  Heat ½ cup of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Fry 5 of the flautas at a time until golden brown and crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
• 8
  Transfer fried flautas to a paper towel-lined plate using tongs. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve flautas with about 2 Tbsp. of sour cream, 3 Tbsp. Queso Fresco and 3 Tbsp. of pico de gallo. ENJOY!