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Flautas con Consomé

Make golden, crispy chicken flautas served with rich salsa verde consomé. A flavorful Mexican dish perfect for dinner or parties!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Flautas:
  • 3 ½ cups shredded chicken
  • 20 corn tortillas see notes
  • Vegetable oil for frying
For the Salsa Verde Consomé:
  • 1 lb tomatillos quartered
  • 3 jalapeños or serrano chilies seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 Tbsp powdered chicken bouillon
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
For Toppings:
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped onions
  • Mexican cream or sour cream
  • Queso fresco or cheese of your choice

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Salsa Verde
  1. In a saucepan, add tomatillos, onion, and chilies. Cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a blender with 1 cup cooking water, garlic, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a pan and pour in the salsa. Season with bouillon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Prepare the Flautas
  1. Heat tortillas on a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
  2. Add a spoonful of chicken to one side of each tortilla and roll tightly.
  3. Place seam-side down, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Heat 1½ cups oil in a pan and fry flautas in batches until golden and crisp.
  5. Transfer to paper towels or a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Step 3: Assemble & Serve
  1. Add a generous spoonful of the salsa verde consomé to serving bowls or plates.
  2. Place 3–4 flautas in the salsa and top with lettuce, onions, cheese, and cream.
  3. Drizzle more salsa over the top for extra flavor. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.