Weight Watchers Chicken Flautas

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Weight Watchers Chicken Flautas are a delicious and high-protein dish. Flautas, which translates to Flutes in Spinach, are usually rolled tortillas filled with savory items and then baked until brown. The Weight Watchers version of Flautas maintains the crispness and flavor that make them so delicious. This dish mainly focuses on lean items and portion control. These yummy flautas can be served as a snack, dinner, or lunch. You can prepare these tempting flautas with lean chicken, reduced-fat cheese, and seasonings. These Weight Watchers Chicken Flautas will be a hit with family and friends because of their crispy outside and tasty inside.

Let’s prepare this dish with the instructions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Snack
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Half an hour
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Baking tray
  • One mixing bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • Tray, to serve the Flautas

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • Reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup
  • Chopped onion 1/4 cup
  • One tsp of cumin
  • One-fourth cup of chopped cilantro
  • Half a tsp of paprika powder
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Black pepper powder adds to the flavor
  • Whole wheat tortillas, 8 to 10
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES

Chicken:

  • We use cooked chicken. Wash the chicken breast and simmer it in hot water until it is done. After that, separate the chicken with a fork or cut it into small pieces.

Cheese:

  • Incorporate a mix of cheeses or a single type of low-fat cheese.

Tortillas:

  • Opt for good-quality whole wheat tortillas. You can use any low-carb tortillas, such as corn tortillas, to make these flautas.

Seasoning:

  • We will add seasoning to the taste.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oven by raising its temperature to 400 degrees F.
  2. Next, grease a baking tray with cooking spray.
  3. Then, add paprika powder, salt, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, onion, cumin, black pepper, and cilantro to a bowl.
  4. Now, mix the chicken and spices with a spoon.
  5. Next, place the tortillas onto a clean surface.
  6. Then, add approximately 1/4 cup of the mixture into the tortillas.
  7. After that, tightly roll the tortillas with a toothpick.
  8. Next, arrange them on the baking pan.
  9. Then, spray the tortillas with cooking spray to avoid burning.
  10. Cook for 13 to 16 mins or until their sides are brown and soft.
  11. The cheesy and delicious Weight Watchers Chicken Flautas are ready.
  12. Shift the baked tortillas to a tray and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the flautas with zero-point salsa and simple tomato salad.
  • Pair it with spinach rice and low-point lentil soup.
  • Garlic dip and light guacamole pair well with these flautas.
  • Serve this dish with refried black beans, nachos, and veggie sticks.
  • Accompany it with a fruity agua fresca drink.

TIPS

  • Use boneless and skinless chicken breast for lower fat content.
  • Slice the boiled chicken into mini chunks for easier wrapping.
  • You can elevate the spice level by using paprika or chili powder.
  • Stuff the tortillas with the normal quantity of chicken mixture to keep them from bursting.
  • Choose lower point tortillas, such as corn tortillas.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Advance preparation:

  • The filling can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. Assemble the filling before serving.

Fridge:

  • We can store the leftover flautas in a tray and refrigerate them for 4/6 days.

Freezer:

  • Pack the remaining flautas in a closed bag and freeze them for 50 to 80 days.

Reheating:

  • Frozen flautas can be baked or air-fried at around 190 degrees C until they are crispy and heated through.

FAQs

How do I roll the tortillas without breaking them?

  • Before making this dish, we will slightly reheat the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

Can I include veggies in my chicken flautas?

  • We can stuff chicken flautas by adding colorful bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, or sautĂ©ed spinach.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Person serving: 2 chicken flautas
Servings: 8 to 10
Total Calories 220 kcal
Carbohydrates 24 g
Protein 24 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 6 g
Sugar 2 g
Sodium 350 mg

Each serving of the chicken flautas recipe has five (5) Weight Watchers points.