Lunch: Chicken-and-Black Bean Chimichangas

Upgrade your burritos by crisping them in a skillet.

Ingredients

1 pound shredded deli-roasted chicken
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4-oz.) can mild chopped green chiles
1/4 cup salsa verde
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup canola oil
Toppings: guacamole, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

Instructions

Stir together first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, placing mixture just below center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold sides of tortilla over filling, and roll up.
Fry chimichangas, in 2 batches, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.

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