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Crispy Baked Chicken Flautas with Spinach (No Frying)

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these baked flautas combine rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, and Pepper Jack cheese in a golden tortilla. Perfect with salsa and guacamole!
6 flautas
chicken and spinache flautas with guacamole and salsa on the side
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 6 flour tortillas - 6 to 8-inches in diameter
  • 3 cups (113 g) fresh spinach, chopped - 4 ounces
  • 1½ cup (170 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded - 6 ounces
  • 1½ cups (170 g) Monterrey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack, shredded - 6 ounces
  • olive oil or coconut oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
  • Prepare the tortillas: If using uncooked tortillas, cook 6 flour tortillasccording to the package directions. For larger, pre-cooked tortillas (over 6 inches), consider cutting them in half.
  • Wilt the spinach: Place 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped into a hot skillet, and heat just until wilted. Or, microwave fresh spinach in a small covered bowl until the leaves wilt. Press out as much liquid as possible.
    If using frozen spinach, defrost and press out as much liquid as you can.
  • Assemble the flautas: Distribute equal amounts of 1½ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded, 1½ cups Monterrey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack, shredded, and spinach down the center of each tortilla.
    Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam-side down on a lined baking sheet (use non-stick foil, parchment paper, or a silicone mat for easy cleanup).
    Note: If the tortillas start to break when rolling, wrap six tortillas in wet paper towels and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
  • Spray with oil: Lightly coat both sides of rolled tortillas with olive oil or coconut oil spray.
  • Bake: Bake for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the flautas seam-side up.
    Bake for another 5–8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Check seams: If the seams pop open after flipping, gently press them down before continuing to bake.
  • Enjoy your crispy flautas with your favorite dips and toppings!

Notes

•Leftovers: Double-wrap cooled flautas. Reheat at 350˚F until warmed.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 flauta | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1624IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 2mg