chicken chimichangas
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Baked Salsa Verde Chicken Chimichangas

Delicious and Crispy without Frying
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups salsa verde
  • 4 chicken breasts cooked & shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 cup cheese shredded
  • 10 8" tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Optional garnishes

  • Guacamole
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Green Onions

Instructions

  • Mix chicken, salsa verde, refried beans and sour cream.
  • Dip tortilla in melted butter.
  • Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold the tops and bottom of tortilla over filling.
  • Fold the sides in and place seam side down in a in a casserole dish.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add shredded cheese and put back in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with garnishes, if desired.

Shredded Chicken

  • Place 4 chicken breasts on trivet inside the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
  • Close lid and seal vent.
  • Fresh chicken breasts cook for 8 minutes, if frozen cook for 15 minutes. Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes before opening steam vent.
  • Place cooked chicken breast in stand mixer with paddle attachment. Turn it on starting at low. Chicken will be shredded in approximately 30 seconds.