Better Than Fried Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Better Than Fried Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 oven-roasted deli chicken; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups cabbage coleslaw blend; 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped; 1 cup tomato sauce; 3 scallions, chopped; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 8 -10 burrito-size flour tortillas; 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 oven-roasted deli chicken
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups cabbage coleslaw blend
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
3 scallions, chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
8 -10 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Take the meat off the bone of the rotisserie chicken and tear into bite-size pieces.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3
In a stockpot, place the chicken, chili powder, cabbage, chipotles, tomato sauce, scallions, salt and pepper and 2 cups cheese. Add chicken broth and heat slowly until it all melts.
4
When ready to assemble, place a small amount of cheese in the center of a tortilla and top with the desired amount of filling. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and close by overlapping the other two sides. Place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet and repeat until you have used all of the filling. Brush the tops of the chimichangas with oil and bake until deep golden brown, about 15-17 minutes.
5
Serve with sour cream and salsa.

1325

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 oven-roasted deli chicken, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 cups cabbage coleslaw blend, 1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Better Than Fried 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.

Better Than Fried Chimichangas

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