Monday, August 1, 2011

::Cheesy Chicken Chimichangas::

*This is another one of my Mother-n-laws recipes, YUM-O!

::Ingredients::
- 4-6  chicken breast, boneless & skinless, thawed
- 1  packet taco seasoning
- 1  green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1  medium onion, cut into strips
- 2  8oz. Queso-Melt premium melting cheese, plus 4oz. cup milk to a package - set aside
- 1-2  cups shredded cheddar cheese
-  tortillas

::Directions::
There are 2 ways you can pre-cook the chicken -

1st way is: Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; then place chicken, taco seasoning, bell pepper and onion
in a skillet with 1 Tbs. of olive oil and cook until chicken is done and browned and bell pepper & onion are done. ~(This is the way my Mother-in-law cooks her's)~
**OR**
2nd way is:
Place the chicken breast into the slow cooker along with the taco seasoning, bell pepper & onion and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours; when chicken is cooked thoroughly, remove and shred ~(This is how I cook mine)~

Meanwhile add the white queso cheese to a microwave safe bowl following the directions on the package add the 4oz. cup milk and melt until creamy watching so that it does not burn.

Spoon chicken mixture & cheddar cheese unto each tortilla; roll them up place a tooth pick through the center while heating the skillet, add 1 Tbs. olive oil; and place each rolled tortilla into the hot oil and cook for 1 minute on each side, remove. Place cooked tortillas into a 13x9 baking dish and pour the white queso cheese on top; Bake at 350F for 20-30 mins.

  • Don't have a Taco Seasoning Packet - Here's a simple Recipe:
- 1 Tbs. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp.  paprika
- 1 1/2  tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper

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