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April 3, 2018

Baked Chicken and Spinach Flautas

BAKED CHICKEN AND SPINACH FLAUTAS

  • Adapted from healthydelicious.com

Baked flautas stuffed with seasoned, shredded chicken, spinach, and cheese are crispy, but don’t have the greasiness of fried versions.
This is a spring family recipe for Spinach and Hot Peppers.
  • Prep Time25 min
  • Cook Time20 min
  • Total Time45 min
  • Yield10
  • Serving Size1
  • Energy181 cal
  • Cuisine
    • Mexican
  • Course
    • Appetizer
    • Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs (about 4)
  • 16 ounces Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced
  • 3 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
  • 5 burrito-size Flour Tortillas (9 inches)
  • 6 ounces Queso Quesadilla or other soft cheese like Monterey Jack, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, or cooking spray
  • Salsa, for serving

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 450 F.

2

Put the chicken thighs in a deep sided saute pan and cover with the beer and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid and shred it. Mix together the chicken and seasonings.

3

Pour out all but ¼ cup of the cooking liquid. Add the jalapeno and spinach and cook over low heat until for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.

4

Cut the tortillas in half.

5

Spoon 1/10th of the chicken (about 1 tablespoon) along the long edge of a tortilla. Repeat with the spinach and cheese. Roll the tortilla up, starting with the straight edge. Place seam-side down on an oiled baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

6

Brush the flautas with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.

7

Bake for 10 minutes, then turn them over and bake for until 10 minutes, or until crispy.

8

Serve with salsa.

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 10 servings per container
  • Serving Size1
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories181
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat9 g11.54%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate6.3 g2.29%
  • Protein18.5 g37%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Family Recipe, Spring

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