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Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Crispy Chicken Chimichangas
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/2 onion, diced, divided
  • 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 4 cups refried beans, divided
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Combine 1 cup of broth, 1/2 cup of uncooked rice, 1 tablespoon of sauce, and 1 finely chopped onion in a medium-sized cooking vessel. Stir well to mix the ingredients together, then place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low setting and let the mixture simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice has become tender.
2
During this time, heat several tortillas in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until they become soft and pliable, making them easy to fold.
3
Once the rice mixture has reached the desired consistency, divide it into equal portions and place each portion onto a tortilla. Add the following ingredients on top of the rice mixture: 2 ounces of shredded chicken, 1 ounce of shredded Jack cheese, 1/4 cup of diced onion, a handful of pitted olives, the rice mixture itself, and 1/2 cup of cooked beans. Fold the tortilla inwards to prevent any filling from spilling out during cooking.
4
Heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, then carefully place the filled tortillas into the pan and cook until they are golden brown on all sides. Flip the tortillas frequently to ensure even cooking.
5
To serve, combine 1 ripe avocado, a handful of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, a few diced chile peppers, and 1 cup of diced tomatoes in a medium-sized bowl. Mash the ingredients together until they reach your desired consistency.
6
Arrange shredded lettuce on a serving platter, then place the cooked chimichangas on top of the lettuce. Spoon the mashed avocado mixture over the chimichangas, followed by a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese.