Chimichanga - Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

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Receta de Cómo hacer unas Chimichangas de Pollo estilo Norteño

Preparation:20
Cook Time:20
Servings:6

Recipe

Ingredients

20 Soft Taco Size Flour Tortillas16 oz. jar Picante Sauce or Mexican Salsa divided7 cups cooked Chicken chopped1 small Onion diced2 to 2 1/2 tsp. Cumin ground1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. salt3 cups Cheddar Cheese shreddedToppings: Guacamole, Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce and Diced Tomato

Directions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups picante sauce and chicken, onion, cumin, oregano and salt ingredients in a Dutch oven, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 25 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture below center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese.

2. Fold in 2 sides of tortilla to enclose filling. Fold over top and bottom edges of tortillas, making rectangles. Secure with wooden picks. Place, folded side down, on greased baking sheets. Coat chimichangas with vegetable cooking spray.

3. Bake at 425 degrees F for 8 minutes, turn and bake 5 more minutes. Remove picks; top with remaining picante sauce and desired toppings.

Enjoy this delicious chimichangas Mexican recipe!

Receta de Cómo hacer unas Chimichangas de Pollo estilo Norteño

RECIPE REVIEWS

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By Rob
Hickory, NC
Excellent
July 10, 2012
Made this after a long day, kind of a lot of work but worth it. Added queso fresco on top... definitely a good topper.
Pros
  • Tastes great
Cons
  • A slight bit involved
By Veronica
Review for Chimichanga - Chicken Chimichangas
November 6, 2009
Awesome!! Flavor was excellent. We really enjoyed these, with a side of rice beans and Guacamole! Thank you!

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