Chicken Chimichangas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups chicken broth
    1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
    1/2 cup red enchilada sauce
    1 1/2 onion, diced, divided
    6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
    4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
    1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
    1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
    4 cups refried beans, divided
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    TOPPING
    3 avocados, peeled and pitted
    1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    3 green onions, diced
    1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
    1 tomato, diced
    2 cups shredded lettuce
    1 cup sour cream
    2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Preparation
    In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
    Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
    When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
    Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
    To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.

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