Skinny Chimichangas – Chrissy
½ pound chopped rotissorie chicken
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped mild green chiles
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mexican cheese blend
4 (8-inch) fat-free multi grain tortillas
1. Preheat the oven to 400º. Spread canola oil on a papertown and grease cookie sheet lightly.
2. 1 tsp canola oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder,oregano, and cumin. Cook, until onions start to carmelize, add the chicken, stir until the chicken is heated through. Stir in the tomato sauce and the chiles, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the flavors are blended and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar.
3. Meanwhile, wrapthe tortillas in foil and place in the oven to warm for 10 minutes.
4. Spoon about ½ cup of the filling into the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides, then roll to enclose the filling. Place the chimichangas,seam-side down, on the baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the tortillas with oil. Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes. Do not turn.
Smother with Green Chili or your favorite salsa, shreaded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, & low fat Sour Cream.
GREEN CHILI DE PABLO
GREEN CHILI DE PABLO- My favorite Basso to sing with.. Paul gave me his recipe.
*Cut up 1 lb. + – of pork (they have it pre-packaged for green chili) into bite sized pieces & brown in pan with salt & pepper.
* Add 4 15oz. cans (or 2 28oz. cans of stewed tomatoes.
* Add 1 7oz. can of green chilis (more is OK too)
* Add 1 4oz. can diced Jalapenos (more is OK for hotter)
* Add 3 14oz. cans of chicken broth
* Add 2 14 oz. cans of Mexican Stewed tomatoes
* Add 1 big gulp sized glass of water
* Heat to boil – simmer for 1 hr + -
* When boiling – add 1/2 – 1 cup of “stiffning” (lukewarm water & flour to a thick paste)
* Eat
* Go to the bathroom next day frequently
HAPPY COOKING
Heather’s Favorite Verde’ Mexican Chicken
2 cans Green Chili (or home made of course) (mild)
4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
1 can diced tomatoes
Mexican spices to your taste, (chili powder, cumin)
2 cloves garlic (smashed and diced)
1 small onion diced
1 8oz package, shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 package of 10 (or so) burrito size Tortilla, flour
1 package of microwave Spanish rice
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13 Pan
Microwave Spanish rice using packing directions.
Prepare your chicken by either using a store bought cooked chicken or grill your own. Shred or cut into small pieces, cook in a large skillet along with tomatoes, 1/2 cup green chili, garlic, onions until cooked through.
Place a large spoonful of chicken mixture 1 of rice & 1 of shredded cheese. Roll up and place in a greased 9 X 13 pan.( How full you want the enchiladas to be, etc., is up to you. ) Repeat till pan is full. Pour any left over sauce and cheese over the top. Place in oven for about 30 minutes or so. The cheese should be melted and bubbling.
My extra daughter Heather (one of my youngest daughter’s best friend that ”lived” at our house, always requests this dish for any and all special occassions. Love you Heather!