Almost Famous Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Almost Famous Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chimichangas; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 white onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced-remove seeds if you want it more mild; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; kosher salt; 1 small tomatoes, chopped plus more for topping; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded; 1/4 cup sour cream; 40 inches flour tortillas; 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded plus more for topping; shredded lettuce, for topping; For Mexi Sauce; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch chili powder; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch sugar; 1 pinch salt; 8 ounces green chilies, canned chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup cilantro

Servings: persons

For the Chimichangas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced-remove seeds if you want it more mild
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
kosher salt
1 small tomatoes, chopped plus more for topping
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/4 cup sour cream
40 inches flour tortillas
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded plus more for topping
shredded lettuce, for topping
For Mexi Sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch salt
8 ounces green chilies, canned chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cilantro

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["To Make Mexi-Sauce:", "Saute onion and garlic in a skillet coated with cooking spray til tender. Add pinches of spices, sugar and salt and cook 30 seconds. Stir in the canned chiles and cook 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer til thickened nicely; puree. Stir in 1/4 c cilantro.", "To Make Chimichangas:", "Preheat oven to 450. Melt the butter with 2 T oil in a skillet; transfer to a bowl. Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook til soft, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 t kosher salt. Toast 30 seconds. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook til slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and sour cream and warm through. Remove from heat.", "Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread about 2 T beans down the center of each tortilla, leaving 2"" border on both ends. Top with 1 c chicken mixture and 1/4 cheese. Fold in ends and roll up.", "Put chimichangas seam side down on the baking sheet; brush them with the butter-oil mixture. Bake 8-10 min per side, brushing again after you flip. Top with sauce, more cheese, lettuce and tomato. Great served with mexican rice and more beans."]

4761

kcal

Calories

Fat

852

Carbs

188

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chimichangas, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons canola oil, 1 white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Almost Famous Chimichangas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Almost Famous Chimichangas

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