Secret Recipe Club: Baked Chicken Flautas Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ½ small red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2½ cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup salsa
- ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Assembly:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8-10 small flour tortillas
- Garnishes:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1100g | |
| Calories 1713 | |
| Calories from Fat 1069 | 62% |
| Total Fat 121.15g | 151% |
| Saturated Fat 44.47g | 178% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 420mg | 140% |
| Sodium 2025mg | 84% |
| Potassium 2555mg | 73% |
| Total Carbs 48.37g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.9g | 56% |
| Sugars 7.97g | 5% |
| Protein 111.57g | 179% |
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