Chicken Chimi Chimies ( Chimichangas ) Recipe

Name: Chicken Chimi Chimies ( Chimichangas )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts; 10 large flour tortillas; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies; 1/4 - 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, melted; 1 1/2 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/4 - 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 1/2 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Boil chicken in water until done, about 15 minutes. For extra flavor add some onion & garlic (fresh or dry), and salt and pepper to the water. Shred chicken.
3
Saute garlic and onion in the oil about 5 minutes, don't brown.
4
Stir together chicken and all the ingredients except for butter, tortillas and cheese.
5
Brush tortillas one at a time with melted butter, to the dry side and a spoon a generous scoop of chicken mixture in a line about 1 inch from one edge of the tortilla, tuck in sides as you go and roll up tortilla, and place seam side down on a cookie sheet, repeat until all you mixture is used.
6
NOTE: You can wait an brush with butter after it's rolled, this is done best if tortillas are room temperature.
7
Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8
OPTION:
9
If you prefer your cheese melted, a few minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle each chimi with shredded cheese.
10
Serve chimis with shredded cheese, also good with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and black olives.

1722

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

111

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: 2 lbs chicken breasts, 10 large flour tortillas, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chimi Chimies ( Chimichangas ) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Chicken Chimi Chimies ( Chimichangas )

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