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Chicken & Cheese Chimichangas
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These Mexican bites are filled with spicy chicken and gooey cheese and is a great way to use up leftovers after a Sunday roast.

PREP IN
5 MIN
COOK IN
10 MIN
SERVE
4
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Chicken & Cheese Chimichangas
Chef
Easy
SHARE &COMMENT
PREP IN
5 MIN
COOK IN
10 MIN
SERVE
4

Introduction

These Mexican bites are filled with spicy chicken and gooey cheese and is a great way to use up leftovers after a Sunday roast.

Ingredients

  • 500g leftover roast chicken, shredded
  • 200g tomato salsa
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 400g tin refried beans
  • 1 bag baby spinach leaves
  • 1 red pepper, cut into strips
  • 100g Cheddar, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • TO SERVE:
  • 150g sour cream
  • Iceberg lettuce

Method

  • 1. Place the chicken and salsa into a bowl and stir to combine. Lay the tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread two tablespoons of refried beans over each tortilla. Top with chicken, pepper and 1 tablespoon of cheese. Roll up the tortilla, tucking in the ends.
  • 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Cook the chimichangas in batches, adding extra oil if needed, until golden all over.
  • 3. Serve the chimichangas with sour cream and salsa.
  • 4.

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