How to Make a Chicken Chimichanga

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat a pot over medium heat.

   Add the chicken, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, salt, and pepper into the pot.
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   Step 2: Mix and coat the chicken with the ingredients.

   Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 45 minutes.
   
   Stir occasionally to allow the chicken to braise. ,,,, Fry for a minute on both sides for each tortilla. , Spread it out vertically. , Sprinkle this out along the refried beans. , Go zesty with your burrito and pile on the guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. , While applying pressure around the middle, fold the piece closest to you over the center of the tortilla.
   
   Just continue to roll the tortilla over until the center is resting on the other end of the tortilla. , Fry for about 5 minutes on each side.
   
   Get the outside shell to be slightly brown and crispy.
   
   Use a slotted spoon to remove the chimichangas from the pan so that the oil drips off easily. ,
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   Step 3: Remove from the heat and allow the chicken to cool.

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   Step 4: Shred the chicken into pieces with your hands or a fork.

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   Step 5: Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until it gets warm.

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   Step 6: Use a frying pan or griddle to heat the flour tortillas.

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   Step 7: Spoon a scoopful of beans in the center of the tortilla.

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   Step 8: Add about a cup of the chicken mix to the tortilla.

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   Step 9: Add your toppings.

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    Step 10: Fold in each side of the tortilla.

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    Step 11: Fry the chimichanga in an oiled heated frying pan.

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    Step 12: Serve the chimichangas with additional sour cream

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    Step 13: and guacamole on the side.

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