Crispy Buffalo Chicken Flautas
A crowd-pleasing twist on classic tacos, these flautas feature shredded chicken tossed in a zesty buffalo sauce and melted mozzarella, rolled into corn tortillas and baked until golden and shatteringly crisp.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 0.25 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 count corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
Cooking instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. — 425°F
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and shredded mozzarella until well incorporated.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable. (about 1 min)
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the flautas lightly with vegetable oil to encourage browning.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp, ensuring the internal temperature of the filling reaches 165°F. (about 15 min) — 425°F
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.