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Chicken Chimichangas

A delightful dish filled with shredded chicken and gooey Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 8 burrito-size flour tortillas warmed
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • to taste salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, lettuce for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until translucent. Stir in chili powder, oregano, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and diced green chilies. Fold in shredded chicken until well mixed.
  2. Take a warmed tortilla, place about half a cup of the chicken mixture in the center, sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, fold sides inward, and roll tightly. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
  3. For frying, heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. For baking, preheat oven to 425°F, place chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet, spray with cooking oil, and bake for about 20 minutes until crispy.
  4. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or any toppings you desire.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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