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
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 0.5 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1.5 onion , diced, divided
- 6 flours tortillas , 12 inch
- 4 cups diced cooked chicken breast , divided
- 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese , shredded, divided
- 1 can sliced black olives , 6 ounce
- 4 cups refried beans , divided
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
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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.
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Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
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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.
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4
Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
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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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