Chicken Chimichangas

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 1595 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• ¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
• ½ cup red enchilada sauce
• ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 3 green onions, diced
• 1 ½ onion, diced, divided
• 4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 cups refried beans, divided
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).

Step 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.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

Step 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.