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Pollo Fundido

Eunice Huerta
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, fried, topped with jalapeño cream cheese, and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos
  • 4 tablespoons half and half
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • CHICKEN FILLING
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup salsa hot or mild (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup Fundido sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican Blend cheese
  • 6 flour burrito-size tortillas
  • 6 Mild Cheddar Cheese Slices shredded cheese can be used

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Fundido sauce by adding all sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and mixing until smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Set aside
  • CHICKEN FILLING INSTRUCTION
  • Mix cooked shredded chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, 1 cup of Fundido sauce, and 1 cup of cheese
  • Place a large spoonful in the center of the tortilla, fold the sides in, and roll into a burrito.
  • Place 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the burrito on both sides until light golden brown
  • Place burritos on a large baking sheet, and spoon Fundido sauce over each burrito.
  • Place a cheddar slice on top of the sauce, and place under high broil for 3-4 minutes until melted.
  • Top with chopped cilantro or green onions.
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