Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cup potatoes, peeled and diced small
– 1/2 cup onion, diced
– 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
– 1/2 cup salsa verde
– 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
– 12 soft taco sized flour tortillas
– Canola oil for frying
– 1/2 cup melted butter for baking
Instructions
1-Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 cup potatoes and 1/2 cup onion until tender and browned. Add 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies and 1/2 cup salsa verde, stirring to combine. Add 3 cups cooked chicken and the seasonings (1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper), stirring again. Add 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese and stir until melted. Turn off heat and set aside.
2-To assemble, place 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each of the 12 soft taco sized flour tortillas. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded Monterrey Jack cheese on top. Fold two sides toward the center, then fold one open side toward the center and roll tightly.
3-For baking: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet. Brush tops with 1/2 cup melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
4-For frying: Secure seam of rolled tortilla with a toothpick. Heat canola oil in a deep skillet or dutch oven to 350-375 degrees. Fry chimichangas until golden brown on each side. Drain on paper towels.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Use pre-diced potatoes and onions to save prep time.
๐ณ Air fryer is a convenient alternative cooking method.
โ๏ธ Assemble and freeze chimichangas for easy future meals; thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
