CHICKEN FLAUTA RING

CHICKEN FLAUTA RING
2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded **
1 small red onion, chopped small
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
18 flour tortillas fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
guacamole and avocado slices, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish
salsa, for garnish

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, onion, tomato, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup  cheddar cheese, the lime juice, and taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly.
• Preheat the oven to 400˚.
• Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place one of the tortillas on a cutting board.
• Scoop 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the bottom edge of the tortilla.
• Roll up the tortilla tightly and cut in half crosswise.
• Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and filling.
• Arrange the flautas in a circle on the baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
• Place a second layer of flautas on top of the first so they are overlapping.
• Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
• Place the rest of the flautas on top for a third layer.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
• Place a spoonful of guacamole and sour cream in the center.  Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with green onions and salsa.
• Serve immediately and Enjoy!

NOTES:

• **ROTISSERIE chicken works great!
• I use my pizza pan wrapped in foil to get them really crisp!