Chicken

Chicken Chimichangas

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 3/4 cup prepared salsa
  • Spanglish Asadero Pollo Asado seasoning
  • 15 oz can refried beans
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 burrito sized tortillas
  • Toppings - sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Pollo Asado
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken. Add the salsa and Spanglish Asadero Pollo Asado seasoning. Stir.
  • Cook a few minutes until heated through, then turn heat down to low to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pot, mix the refried beans with a splash of water to thin them out a bit.
  • Place over medium heat and heat through, stirring as needed.

To make the Chimichangas
  1. In a large skillet, add enough oil to go up about 1 inch. Heat until the oil reaches around 350°F.
  2. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until they are pliable.
  3. Working with I tortilla at a time, spread 1/6 of the heated beans down the center of the tortilla. Top with 1/6 of the chicken mixture, then 1/6 of the shredded cheese. Fold the edges of the tortilla over the ends of the filling, then roll the tortilla up like a burrito. Continue with the remaining tortillas.
  4. Working in batches, add the chimichangas to the hot oil, seam side down. Cook just until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cool the opposite side. A couple of minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer the chimichangas to the cooling rack over the baking sheet, and place in the oven.
  6. Bake until the chimichangas are heated all the way through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve with desired toppings.