Flautas De Pollo (Chicken Flautas)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 Tbsp butter
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (use rotisserie for an easy recipe)
• 1 chipotle pepper (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 6" flour tortillas

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Lower heat to medium. Add the shredded chicken, chipotle pepper, salt and black pepper. Combine all ingredients well.

3. 3

   Cook chicken until it has been reheated through. About 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove skillet from heat to prevent the chicken from drying out.

5. 5

   Add about ⅓ cup of chicken to a tortilla and roll tightly to prevent from filling coming out at the ends.

6. 6

   Place the tortilla's seem down on a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Repeat till all the wrappers are made.

7. 7

   Preheat oven at 395 degrees F. Bake on cooling rack (over the baking sheet) for 10 to 12 minutes turning once at halfway point.

8. 8

   Note: Make sure flautas are not touching so that the hot air circulates and crisps all sides evenly.

9. 9

   Heat enough oil in a deep stock pot/Dutch oven or skillet to reach ½ inch up the sides. Heat to 350 degrees F.

10. 10

    Fry flautas, 3 at a time, until golden brown, turning a few times while frying. Drain on paper towels.