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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Tortillas filled with a chicken, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce. Being raised 12 miles from the border of Mexico, I was brought up on Mexican food and learned how to make many of the dishes. 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 |
topping |
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 |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
2. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
3. When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
5. To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.
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