Saturday, December 18, 2010

Oven "Fried"Chicken Chimichangas

 
 Oven "Fried"Chicken Chimichangas
 
  • 2/3 cup picante sauce or salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin 
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 
  • I use extra green onion, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce for garnish as well
Directions:
  1. 1 Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
  2. 2 Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  3. 3 Fold opposite sides over filling.
  4. 4 Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Brush with melted margarine.
  6. 6 Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
  7. 7 Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.

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