turkey chimichangas w/green chile sauce
What to do with all that leftover turkey! I don't know about you but I don't want another bite of rich holiday food again for at least another year! I love the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals but by the time Christmas is here I've pretty much had my fill of Turkey and Dressing. Turkey Chimichangas were filled with lots of wonderful mexi flavors. Definitely a great way to use up any leftover Turkey (or chicken). Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (i used jarred)
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (remember to wear gloves when handling hot peppers)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (use hot if you like a little heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- - salt to taste
- 1/3 can 10-oz rotel tomatoes, drained (reserve some for sauce and beans)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 - 10-inch flour tortillas
- 8 ounces colby jack cheese, shredded (plus more for beans)
- 2 tablespoons each of butter and olive oil
- - mexican rice, cooked
- GREEN CHILE SAUCE
- 1/2 large white onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (i used jarred)
- - salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (hot chili powder if you like it spicy)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 - 4-oz cans green chiles, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/3 can rotel tomatoes, drained
- REFRIED BEANS:
- 1 - 15-oz can refried beans
- 1/3 can rotel tomatoes
- 1/4 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon chile peppers
- pinch chili powder
- pinch cumin
- pinch salt
How To Make turkey chimichangas w/green chile sauce
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Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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Step 2Shred or chop turkey; set aside.
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Step 3REFRIED BEANS: Empty can of refried beans into a medium size pot. Add 1/3 can of the drained Rotel Tomatoes, 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese, a spoonful of the green Chile peppers, a pinch of chili powder, a pinch of cumin and salt to taste. Heat over med/low heat until cheese melts; stirring occasionally.
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Step 4Heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over med/low heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapeno; cook until onions are tender. Add chili powder, cumin and salt; stir in 1/3 can rotel tomatoes and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; continue cooking until moisture cooks out (about 2 minutes). Stir in turkey and sour cream, cooking and stirring until warm; remove from heat.
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Step 5Melt 2 Tbsp butter with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Brush oil mixture generously on a large rimmed baking sheet or pan. Spread about 2 Tbsp of the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla, leaving about 2 inch border. Divide chicken mixture into 4 equal parts and add to each tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold top and bottom pieces in (the short edges) and then fold in the sides. Place seam side down on the baking sheet; brush with oil mixture.
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Step 6Bake about 10 minutes and then gently flip over and brush tops with oil and bake another 10 minutes.
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Step 7Remove from oven and serve with rice and any leftover refried beans. Top with sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and more cheese if desired. Dress up to your preference.
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Step 8SAUCE: Combine ingredients and cook over medium heat until liquid reduces (about 20 to 30 minutes).
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Category:
Turkey
Culture:
Mexican
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#leftovers
Keyword:
#chimichanga
Keyword:
#Turkey
Ingredient:
Turkey
Method:
Bake
Collection:
Thanksgiving 2.0
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