5 Awesome Mexican Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is coming up and in order to help celebrate, we've combined our favorite quick-fix Mexican recipes. All great dinner options for you and the family. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 pound shredded deli-roasted chicken
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 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
• Garnish: guacamole, sour cream, chopped tomatoes

Preparation

1. Stir together first 7 ingredients. 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.

2. Fry chimichangas, in 2 batches, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.