Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

Prep 20 min        Cook 25 min        Ready 45 min

Ingredients: 
  • 2/3 cup picante sauce or your favorite salsa
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano, leaves crushed
  • 1 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 green onion, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
  • 8 in flour tortilla
  • 2 tbsp margarine, melted
  • 1 cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving
  • 1 cheddar cheese, shredded, for serving
Directions:

1-Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and      onions.

2-Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each      tortilla.

3-Fold opposite sides over filling.

4-Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking            sheet.

5-Brush with melted margarine.

6-Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.

7-Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa        on the side.

Recipe originally inspired by Food.com with 5-star rating and 786 reviews.

by:kitchme.com

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