CHICKEN AND CHEESE CRESCENT CHIMICHANGAS

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These savory bundles are baked, not fried, and can be put together in 20 minutes. Servings # 8

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/2 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Sour cream
Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the salsa on each rectangle to within 1/2 inch of edges. Stir 1 cup of the cheese into chicken mixture. Spoon heaping 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto half of each rectangle. Starting with short side topped with chicken, roll up; pinch ends to seal. Place seam side down on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of the remaining cheese.
  • Return to oven; bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

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