Chicken Chimichangas

Laura G's Note:

My family flocks to my house for these!! But, not a problem...They are EASY, EASY, EASY!! A friend gave me this recipe and it has been a MAJOR hit at my house.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1 small chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 jar picante sauce (Pace is great)
• 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
• 8 burrito sized flour tortillas
• vegetable oil or olive oil
• 1 jar heinz chicken gravy
• sour cream

Directions:

1. Boil chicken breasts in water for 20 minutes, drain.
2. Cut chicken into 1/2" cubes.
3. Melt butter and saute onion until clear.
4. Add chicken cubes and 1/2 jar of Picante sauce.
5. Heat through.
6. Pre-heat 1/4" oil in electric skillet.
7. Microwave 1-2 tortillas at a time until soft and flexible.
8. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chicken mixture onto tortilla.
9. Sprinkle 1/4 c cheese on top.
10. Fold tortilla over mixture in 1/3, fold ends towards center and fold over.
11. Place in oil with flap side down and fry til golden.
12. Turn over and fry other side till golden.
13. Drain slightly on paper towel.
14. Serve with warm chicken gravy drizzled on top with a dollup of sour cream and picante sauce.
15. Mmmmmmmm.

Reviews

[sunshine13]

When I try a new recipe it is usually hit or miss with my family. Although my family gave this recipe "two thumbs up"! I prepared it exactly how it says. It is a very easy to prepare! I will be making this again real soon!