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Chicken Chimichangas Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 c sliced cooked chicken breast, divided
  • 1/4 c finely sliced jalapeno chile peppers
  • 1/2 c finely sliced cilantro
  • 1 c uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 (6 oz) can sliced black olives
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 c sour cream
  • 2 c shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 c vegetable oil
  • 3 avocados, peeled & pitted
  • TOPPING
  • 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1/2 c red enchilada sauce
  • 4 c refried beans, divided
  • 2 tbsps lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 onion, sliced, divided
  • 1 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium saucepan mix the broth, rice, sauce, & 1 sliced onion.
  • Step #2 Mix & bring to a boil; reduce heat to low & let simmer for about 20 mins, or until rice is tender.
  • Step #3 Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
  • Step #4 When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, sliced onion, olives, rice mixture & beans.
  • Step #5 Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
  • Step #6 Heat oil in a large skillet & fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides.
  • Step #7 Drain on paper towels.
  • Step #8 To Serve: In a medium bowl mix the avocados, green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, chile peppers & tomatoes.
  • Step #9 Mash together.
  • Step #10 Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream & shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Step #11 .
  • Enjoy the Chicken Chimichangas recipe

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