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Chicken Chimichangas
These are straight up comfort food the whole family will love! Tortillas are layered with refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken and cheese then they're wrapped and fried for a perfectly crisp, oh so satisfying texture!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 2 tsp oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add onion and saute until slightly golden and tender, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 30 seconds longer.
garlic, (minced)1 clove
2
Add in tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and salsa. Bring just to a bubble, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently until sauce has thickened and reduced by about half and onions are tender, about ⏱️ 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir in sour cream and toss in chicken.
sour cream, (plus more for topping)2 Tbsp
3
Spread a lightly heaping 1/4 cup refried beans onto the center of each tortilla, leaving about a 2 1/2-inch border to the edge of tortilla. Layer with each with 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture and top with 3 Tbsp shredded cheese. Fold the sides in then snuggly fold bottom side up and roll to wrap, fasten end with toothpicks.
4
Fill a pot with about 1-inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat to 360 - 365 degrees. Once oil is hot , add two filled tortillas and fry until golden brown on bottom then using metal tongs, carefully rotate to opposite side and cook until golden brown on opposite side.
5
Remove and drain on paper towels, remove toothpicks. Repeat frying in two more batches with remaining chimichangas.
6
Serve warm topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.
sour cream, (plus more for topping)2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
582 kcal
fat Content
25 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
6 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1410 mg
protein Content
39 g
cholesterol Content
97 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
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