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.
featured seasoning
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
- In a large skillet, add enough oil to go up about 1 inch. Heat until the oil reaches around 350°F.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until they are pliable.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the chimichangas to the cooling rack over the baking sheet, and place in the oven.
- Bake until the chimichangas are heated all the way through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve with desired toppings.