Easy Chicken Flautas

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 flour tortillas (8-inch)
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture to the center of each tortilla.
3. Roll up the tortillas tightly, burrito-style.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
5. Fry the flautas until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
6. Drain the flautas on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 380 per serving Protein: 25 grams per serving Carbohydrates: 45 grams per serving Fat: 15 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and flavorful
• Easy to make ahead of time
• Perfect for a party or a quick meal

User Comments:

• "These flautas were so delicious and easy to make! I love the crispy exterior and the flavorful filling."
• "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them."
• "These are perfect for a quick weeknight meal. They're so easy to assemble and they cook up quickly in the skillet."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the flautas even crispier, fry them in vegetable oil until they are deep golden brown.
• You can also bake the flautas in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Serve the flautas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.