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Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Jo Ann Squire
Added: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 ½ cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
2/3 cup picante sauce or salsa
1/3 cup green onion slices
¼ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. crushed oregano
½ tsp salt
8 flour tortillas (large ones are easier to fold)
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Simmer first 6 ingredients for 5 minutes. Brush 1 side of tortilla with melted butter. Spoon 1/3 cup of chicken mixture on unbuttered side of tortilla. Fold in both sides and roll up, placing on baking sheet seam side down.
Bake at 475 degrees for 13 minutes until crisp. Sprinkle cheese on each one and bake just until cheese melts.
Serve with toppings of choice i.e. guacamole, sour cream, sliced olives, tomatoes, lettuce, salsa, etc.

 

 

 

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