Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onions small, chopped; 2 jalapeno chilies; 1 clove garlic; 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced; 1/3 cup water; 4 teaspoons knorr reduc sodium chicken flavor bouillon; 8 flour tortillas 10-in., burrito size, warmed; 15 ounces refried beans heated according to package instructions; 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 6 oz; oil additional, for deep frying

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onions small, chopped
2 jalapeno chilies
1 clove garlic
2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons knorr reduc sodium chicken flavor bouillon
8 flour tortillas 10-in., burrito size, warmed
15 ounces refried beans heated according to package instructions
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 6 oz
oil additional, for deep frying

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion about 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add peppers and garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Add chicken, water and Knorr(R) Reduced Sodium Chicken flavor Bouillon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 4 minutes until most of the water is evaporated, stirring occasionally.
2
Evenly spoon chicken mixture, beans and cheese onto tortillas. Roll up and secure with a wooden toothpick.
3
Heat oil in deep sided skillet over medium heat and fry chimichangas about 3 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning occasionally; drain on paper towels. Serve with chopped tomato, grated cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

1284

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

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 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onions small, chopped, 2 jalapeno chilies, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chimichangas

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