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Green Chile Chicken Chimichangas

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Green Chile Chicken Chimichangas offer a spicy and savory twist with tender chicken, green chilies, and melted cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas.
๐Ÿ”ฅ This recipe balances bold flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying meal that can be baked or fried to your preference.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 chimichangas

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅ” Use pre-diced potatoes and onions to save prep time.
๐Ÿณ Air fryer is a convenient alternative cooking method.
โ„๏ธ Assemble and freeze chimichangas for easy future meals; thaw before cooking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking or Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga