Chicken Chimichangas with Green Sauce
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* 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
* 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
* 5 pitted green olives
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
* 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
* 1 pound shredded cooked chicken meat
* 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil
* 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1 cup chopped green onion
* 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
DIRECTIONS
1. Pour the cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended. Fold in the chicken. Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas. Fold each tortilla into a rectanglular packet around the filling.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 4 chimichangas at a time until golden brown, then drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
4. To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce overtop. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and green onions. Finish with a dollop of sour cream.



