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Shortcut Chicken Chimichangas

19 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 40MINS

Shortcut Chicken Chimichangas

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5 ratings
Fried burritos are what true love is right? What I love about this is you can do whatever you want. Spicy salsa, spicy cheese, black beans, no beans. Serve these with Mexican rice, beans, and a nice dark beer and savor the taste of true love.
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com
Fried burritos are what true love is right? What I love about this is you can do whatever you want. Spicy salsa, spicy cheese, black beans, no beans. Serve these with Mexican rice, beans, and a nice dark beer and savor the taste of true love.
40MINS
Total Time
$3.54
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 cup
Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
or Water
Chimichanga
Salsa
1 jar
(15 oz)
Salsa
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Dried Oregano
as needed
Chili Powder
1 pinch
Chili Powder
Salt
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Refried Beans
1 can
(16 oz)
Refried Beans
Monterey Jack Cheese
1 cup
Monterey Jack Cheese
or Any cheese of your choice
Butter
1 Tbsp
Sauce
Onion
1
Onion, diced
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Canned Green Chiles
1 can
(8 oz)
Canned Green Chiles
Cinnamon Sugar
as needed
Cinnamon Sugar
Chili Powder
as needed
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
as needed
Ground Cumin
Canola Oil
1 Tbsp
Canola Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
638
Fat
34.4 g
Protein
48.2 g
Carbs
36.5 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
step 2
Remove the skin from the Rotisserie Chicken (1) and remove meat from breast, thighs, wings, and legs. Shred with fingers, taking out skin and bones.
step 2 Remove the skin from the Rotisserie Chicken (1) and remove meat from breast, thighs, wings, and legs. Shred with fingers, taking out skin and bones.
step 3
Place all of the meat in a large skillet. Add Salsa (1 jar), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (as needed), Chili Powder (1 pinch), Salt (1 pinch), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch) to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
step 4
Place Refried Beans (1 can) in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 1 minute. Remove chicken from stove and set up folding station with Flour Tortillas (8), refried beans, Monterey Jack Cheese (1 cup), and rotisserie chicken.
step 4 Place Refried Beans (1 can) in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave 1 minute. Remove chicken from stove and set up folding station with Flour Tortillas (8), refried beans, Monterey Jack Cheese (1 cup), and rotisserie chicken.
step 5
Spread a spoonful of beans on the tortilla, then top with chicken and cheese. Fold ends in, then turn tortilla to wrap. Lay each on a baking sheet.
step 5 Spread a spoonful of beans on the tortilla, then top with chicken and cheese. Fold ends in, then turn tortilla to wrap. Lay each on a baking sheet.
step 6
Melt the Butter (1 Tbsp) and brush the outside of the chimichangas with the butter. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.
step 6 Melt the Butter (1 Tbsp) and brush the outside of the chimichangas with the butter. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.
step 7
For the sauce, heat Canola Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves), and cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add in Canned Green Chiles (1 can), Cinnamon Sugar (as needed), Chili Powder (as needed), and Ground Cumin (as needed).
step 8
Cook another 2 minutes, then add in half of the Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (1/2 cup). Reduce until chilies and onion are soft. Add more broth if necessary. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
step 9
Spoon over the sauce over the baked chimichangas. Enjoy!
step 9 Spoon over the sauce over the baked chimichangas. Enjoy!
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Lunch
Chicken
Microwave
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Mexican
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