Keto Creamy Chicken Flautas

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These Keto Creamy Chicken Flautas are a tasty low-carb take on a traditional Mexican dish. They are wrapped in keto-friendly tortillas, loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, and flavorful spices, and then pan- or air-fried until crispy and golden. They provide the entire flavor without the carbohydrates, making them ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main course. A light crunch from the tortilla counterbalances the rich and delicious creamy filling. These Flautas are very easy to prepare, and these flautas are storage-friendly and also warm up in a nice way, which makes them a good thing for meal prep. For added taste, personalize them with your preferred cheeses or garnishes like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen mins
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: Thirty-five mins
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Course: Dinner
  • Diet: Keto, Low Carb
  • Serving Size: 1 flauta
  • Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Skillet

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • Four oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup green onions
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 low-carb tortillas
  • 2 tbsp. Avocado oil or olive oil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

SHREDDED CHICKEN:

  • We can boil the chicken and shred it by hand. We can also utilize the leftover chicken for a rapid & simple choice. We have to make sure the chicken is thoroughly drained if you are using leftover or pre-cooked meat.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • We make this creamy filing with the cream cheese. You have to make sure it’s softened to ambient temperature to make mixing easy. We should have to use full-fat cream cheese for optimal flavor and texture.

CHEESE:

  • We can use the cheddar or Mexican blend cheese but we can also use the Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or any other cheese that melts well and is compatible with the keto diet.

TORTILLAS:

  • We have to be sure that the tortillas are keto-friendly and they are low in carbs and they are made solely with the almond or coconut flour and these tortillas just have 5g net carbs or less. This preserves the dish’s flavor and texture while making it keto-friendly.

SPICES:

  • We can add the seasoning according to the taste. We can add more cumin for a smoky taste or add chili powder for more spice. We can also add taco seasoning to make these flautas more tasty and flavorful.

OIL:

  • We use the avocado or olive oil because they are perfect for frying & have high smoke points and a healthy fat content.

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INSTRUCTION:

  • Take a bowl and add the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • We can mix these ingredients with a spatula.
  • Then we can add the ¼ cup of filling to each tortilla.
  • We can roll this flatus securely by keeping them sew-side down and set aside.

Pan Fry Method:

  • We can warm the oil in pan on the flame.
  • Seam-side down, add the flautas.
  • Fry for two to three mints from both sides or till they get crispy & golden brown.

Air fryer:

  • We can use an air fryer to cook the flautas for 8 to 10 minutes at 375°F, turning halfway through.
  • Then we can garnish the flautas with additional guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

TIPS:

  • We have to properly warm up the tortillas before rolling the tortillas to prevent cracking.
  • You have to avoid packing flautas too full, as this keeps them coiled when cooking.
  • We can also air fry these flautas to use less oil while maintaining a crispy quality.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You could put the leftover creamy chicken flautas in the seal container and store these flautas for around 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • We can wrap these creamy chicken flautas individually in the plastic wrap or in the aluminum foil and stock up for 2 months.

REHEAT:

  • We can reheat these creamy chicken flautas in the skillet or in the air fryer if they are in the fridge but if they are in the freezer then we can reheat them in the oven.

FAQs:

Is this creamy chicken flautas keto-friendly?

  • Yes, these creamy chicken flautas are keto-friendly and it is only comprised of 4g net carbs, 24g proteins, and 2g fiber per flauta.

How to make these creamy chicken flautas dairy-free?

  • We can use the dairy-free cream cheese, or vegan cheese to make the dairy-free creamy chicken flautas.

Can I use the canned chicken to make these creamy chicken flautas?

  • Yes we can use the can chicken to make these creamy chicken flautas but we have to properly drain the liquids and shred them before mixing.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 22g
Calcium: 180mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 600 IU
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 270mg