Description
Mexican-inspired chimichangas bring crispy, golden deliciousness right to your dinner table. Stuffed with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and zesty spices, these rolled tortillas offer comfort and excitement in each satisfying bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese
Spices, Herbs, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can mild green chiles, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Accompaniment:
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), creating the perfect environment for crispy chimichangas.
- Submerge chicken breasts in boiling water, simmering until thoroughly cooked, approximately 15 minutes. Extract chicken and allow to cool momentarily before shredding with two forks into delicate strands.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, unite the shredded chicken with aromatic cumin, melted Monterrey Jack cheese, zesty green chiles, and creamy Mexican white sauce. Blend ingredients until thoroughly integrated, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently revive flour tortillas by briefly kissing them over stovetop flames, rendering them supple and malleable for seamless rolling.
- Strategically position a generous portion of chicken mixture in the tortilla’s center. Carefully fold edges inward, then create a compact cylinder, ensuring the seam rests underneath to maintain structural integrity.
- Lavish the rolled chimichangas with a delicate brushing of melted butter, promoting a golden, crisp exterior.
- Nestle the prepared rolls onto a baking sheet, sliding them into the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until they transform into a stunning, burnished amber color.
- Retrieve from oven and allow brief cooling. Present with vibrant salsa, additional Mexican white sauce, or preferred accompaniments for a delectable dining experience.
Notes
- Cooking this dish brings joy to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
- Shredding chicken ahead of time saves precious minutes during meal preparation.
- Freezing extra chimichangas wrapped in foil allows for quick future meals when time is tight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg