Pollo Fundido Recipe
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken; fried until crispy, then topped with our signature jalapeño cream cheese and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling
For the Cream Cheese Topping
For Assembly
Method
For the Chicken Filling
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent.
Incorporate Chicken
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well, allowing the chicken to heat through and absorb the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Cream Cheese Topping
Mix the Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
For Assembly
Fill the Tortillas
Lay out each flour tortilla and place a portion of the chicken filling in the center of each. Add a dollop of the jalapeño cream cheese mixture on top of the chicken.
Fold and Fry
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla seam side down until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Add Cheddar Cheese
Once crispy, remove the tortillas from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each tortilla, then place them under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm with your favorite salsa or guacamole.