Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Name: Chicken Chimichanga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 Spanish onions or 1 red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 600 g ground chicken; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander; 6 flour tortillas; 1 cup grated tasty cheese; 2 teaspoons oil, extra; To serve; 1 avocado, chopped; 1 jar bought salsa; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Spanish onions or 1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
600 g ground chicken
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
6 flour tortillas
1 cup grated tasty cheese
2 teaspoons oil, extra
To serve
1 avocado, chopped
1 jar bought salsa
sour cream (optional)

1
Heat some oil in a frying pan.
2
Add onion and cook until soft.
3
Add garlic, cumin, allspice and chilli powder, and cook a further 30 seconds.
4
Turn the heat to high.
5
Add chicken mince and cook until browned.
6
Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Stir through coriander and set aside.
8
Place mixture down the centre of the tortillas.
9
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
10
Tuck in the sides of the tortillas and roll up.
11
Heat some extra oil in a frying pan.
12
Place burrito seam side down.
13
Cook on low heat until crisp.
14
Cook by turning the burrito, until all sides are crisp.
15
Serve with salsa, avocado and cream.
16
Tip: You can use a 35g pack of taco seasoning instead of the spices.

997

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 Spanish onions or 1 red onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chimichanga 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 Chimichanga

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