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Paula Schuck

Wildly Good Instant Pot Chicken Chimichanga

5 from 2 votes
Instant Pot Chicken Chimichanga is a super twist on this typical Mexican dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 -5
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • Whole rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1/2 C salsa
  • Package fajita seasoning
  • Can of pinto beans drained
  • Small can green chilis diced
  • 3 fresh jalapenos diced
  • 1 C of Colby Jack cheese grated
  • 12 flour tortillas 12
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • Jar of cheese sauce

Method
 

  1. Add shredded rotisserie chicken, salsa, fajita seasoning, pinto beans, green chilies, and diced fresh jalapenos in the instant pot.
  2. Set the instant pot to saute until cooked about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir often
  4. Preheat the broiler on high for 5 minutes.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Place each flour tortilla open on a flat service.
  7. In the center of each flour tortillas add a large spoonful of the chicken mixture.
  8. Top this with grated cheese.
  9. Roll each filled tortilla, placing each one seam down on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  10. Lightly spray non-stick Olive oil spray
  11. Add red enchilada sauce on top of each of the rolled Chimichanga.
  12. Broil on high for 4-5 minutes.
  13. Remove from broiler.
  14. Allow to slightly cool before plating each.
  15. Drizzle each with cheese sauce.
  16. Garnish with fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, avocados, and cilantro.

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