Pollo Fundido
Also referred to as Pollo Con Queso en Tortilla
This is a tastey New Mexican dish that I order frequently from Arriba Mexican Grill in Phoenix, Arizona. "Pollo" is spanish for chicken, and "con queso" means "with cheese". This is essentially a fried Chicken Burrito covered in Cheddar and Cream cheeses. It's made Low-Carb by using Low-Carb Tortillas. Note: NOT an "induction" meal.
INGREDIENTS
12 large Low-Carb Tortillas
12 large slices of Cheddar or Jack cheese
***GUISADO***
6 pounds boneless chicken meat, white and dark1 green pepper
1 medium white onion
2 stalks celery
2 tomatoes, whole and peeled
Water to cover bottom of stock pot
Garlic, salt and pepper to taste
***CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE***
1 pound cream cheese1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 ounce fresh jalapenos, diced
1/2 ounce chicken base
DIRECTIONS
Guisado
- In a large pot, add vegetables, except tomatoes, and cook until softened, about 30 minutes.
- Crush tomatoes and add, along with spices.
- Add chicken and cook for another 30 minutes until meat is cooked cooked.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- Soften cream cheese.
- Place all ingredients in a mixer and blend evenly.
Fundidos
- Make chicken burros by placing meat in center of large soft flour tortilla, rolling halfway, folding both ends and completing the rolling process.
- If needed, use a toothpick to hold tortilla in place.
- Fry burro in vegetable oil and set aside.
- Cut each into halves.
- Place one-half ounce of cream cheese, on top of each
- Place a slice of Cheddar or Jack cheese on top of each.
- Bake in 350° until cheese melts, about one minute.
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