INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (2 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 1/2 cup medium salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 can (15 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS
- In a large skillet over medium-high, heat butter. Add the onions, green pepper and garlic. Saute' until onions are translucent and green pepper is tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, half of onion mixture, green chilies, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin. In a small bowl, combine refried beans and 1/2 cup salsa.
- Spread 1/4 cup refried bean mixture on bottom half of each tortilla. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture below center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold in 2 sides of tortillas to enclose filling. Fold over top and bottom edges of tortillas, making rectangles. Secure with wooden picks.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Fry chimichangas 1 to 2 at a time, turning once, until golden brown about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- To make the Ranchero Sauce, place tomatoes, remaining onion mixture and cilantro, remaining chili powder and cumin in food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Serve chimichangas with sauce, sour cream, additional cheese and cilantro.
Serves: 8