BBQ Chicken Baked Flautas

Ingredients

• 6 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup cooked diced chicken
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced red pepper
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, red pepper, cheddar cheese, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
3. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches, add tortillas and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
4. Working one at a time, place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of the tortilla and roll up into a cylinder shape. Place the flauta seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Interesting Facts

• Flautas are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a fried tortilla filled with a variety of fillings.
• The word “flauta” is derived from the Spanish word for flute, as the rolled-up tortillas resemble a flute.
• Flautas are often served with a variety of sauces, including salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and queso.