Best Chicken Chimichangas Recipes

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts into a large saucepan. Pour in the water, and season with chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir in 4 ounces of green chiles, onion, and garlic; continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Reserve remaining 3 ounces of chopped green chilies. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the onion mixture.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the water and bouillon cube until the water has thickened and the bouillon cube has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Whisk in reserved 3 ounces of green chilies and the sour cream; season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place a tortilla onto your work surface, then spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling halfway between the bottom edge and the center of the tortilla. Flatten the filling into rectangle shape with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle about 1 ounce of the Monterey Jack cheese over the filling. Fold the bottom of the tortilla snugly over the filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll the chimichanga up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder; secure the ends with wooden toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Cook the chimichangas, 2 at a time, in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and remove toothpicks. Top with sour cream sauce to serve.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
• When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
• Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
• To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
• Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
• Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
• Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
• To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
• While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
• Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
• Fold opposite sides over filling.
• Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
• Brush with melted margarine.
• Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
• Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
• Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
• Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour the cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended. Fold in the chicken. Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas. Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 4 chimichangas at a time until golden brown, then drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
• To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce overtop. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and green onions. Finish with a dollop of sour cream.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Pour cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice.
• Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.
• In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the taco seasoning packet until well blended.
• Fold in the chicken and mix until well combined.
• Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas.
• Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling.
• Place all chimichangas in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Brush all sides of each chimichanga with a small amount of olive oil.
• Bake for 15 minutes, pull pan out and turn over each chimichanga.
• Bake for 15 minutes more.
• Place chimichangas on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce over top.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cook chimichangas until golden brown, turning to cook all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings of your choice.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
• Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
• Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• In a saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved.
• In a bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth and gradually stir into broth.
• Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in chilies and cook until heated through.
• Top chimichangas with sauce.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare a greased baking sheet.
• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine the picante sauce with chopped chicken, onion, cumin, oregano and cayenne (if using) cook uncovered stirring often for about 30 minutes or until some of liquid has evaporated; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture below center of each tortilla, then top with about 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
• Fold in two sides of the tortillas to enclose the filling, then fold over top and bottom edges of the tortillas (making a rectangle).
• Secure with wooden picks.
• Place folded-side down on a greased baking sheet.
• Lightly brush the tops with vegetable oil (sprinkle lightly with salt if desired).
• Bake for about 8-10 minutes; using a spatula turn the chimichangas and bake for about 5 minutes more.
• Serve with picante sauce or salsa and sour cream.
• Delicious!

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Pour the cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice.
• Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended.
• Fold in the chicken.
• Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas. Fold each tortilla into a rectanglular packet around the filling.
• Spray the chimichangas with non-stick cooking spray and bake seal side down until the tortillas are lightly browned, about 20 minutes--but watch them as each oven is different.
• To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce overtop.
• Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and green onions.
• Finish with a dollop of sour cream.

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Stir the picante sauce, cumin, oregano, chicken, cheese and onions in a medium bowl.
• Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold the opposite sides over the filling. Roll up from the bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with butter.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until they're golden brown. Serve with additional picante sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
• Tip: For 1 1/2 cups chopped chicken, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in 4 cups boiling water, cook 3/4 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed, for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Drain and chop the chicken.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken. Simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20-25 min). Make sure to rotate the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
• 2. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper for about 15 minutes.
• 3. Stir in half of the green chilies, onion, & garlic.
• 4. Continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup.
• 5. Remove the chicken and shred.
• 6. Return to the onion mixture.
• 7. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 8. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• 9. Whisk in the broth and simmer for a few minutes.
• 10. Whisk in the other half of green chilies and the sour cream. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
• 11. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling onto each tortilla.
• 12. Sprinkle on some cheese.
• 13. Fold tightly into a burrito and place on a greased baking sheet or dish.
• 14. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• 15. Brush burritos all over with oil.
• 16. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly golden (about 20-25 minutes depending on how crispy you want them).
• 17. Serve with sour cream sauce. The sauce can be drizzled over it or used for dipping.

EASY CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin, oregano, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated.
• 2. Brush one side of a tortilla with butter. Flip the tortilla over and spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture onto the tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold sides over and place seam side down into a 13x9 baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
• 3. Brush any remaining butter on the tortillas - I usually use a little more than the recipe calls for because we like them really crispy!
• 4. Bake at 475 degrees anywhere from 15-25 minutes. The time will depend on how much butter you have used and how crispy you want your shells to get. Bake until they are crispy and golden. To serve, we top with sour cream and salsa.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, poblano peppers, and mushrooms in the hot oil, sprinkling with salt, until they soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until vegetables begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Move vegetables to the edges of the skillet, leaving a space in the center. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil into the center. Add chicken breast pieces to the center of the skillet and sprinkle with salt, cumin, ground chipotle, and dried Mexican oregano. Cook and stir until chicken pieces are browned, about 5 minutes.
• Stir chicken and vegetable mixture together in skillet; remove from heat. Drizzle water over chicken mixture and scrape the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool to a warm temperature.
• Mix pepperjack cheese into chicken mixture; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, heat a tortilla in the skillet until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
• Place tortilla onto a work surface and spoon 1/4 the filling into the center of the tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla just over filling. Brush top and the exposed parts of the inside of the tortilla with egg white. Fold right and left sides towards the center like an envelope, enclosing the filling. Roll tortilla over to fully enclose filling in a rectangular packet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown chimichangas on both sides in the hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up, golden brown, and the outside is crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon guacamole, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon salsa, and 1 tablespoon cilantro onto each chimichanga.

BJ'S CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Combine chicken, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, chopped green chile peppers, sesame oil, sugar, chipotle chile peppers, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate chicken in the refrigerator, 1 hour to overnight. Drain chicken in a colander.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 tortilla in the hot oil for 5 seconds; flip tortilla and cook for 5 seconds more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over filling. Spoon filling in a line down the middle of a tortilla. Fold opposing edges of the tortilla to overlap the filling. Roll 1 of the opposing edges around the filling.
• Place each chimichanga, seam-side down, in the hot oil of the same skillet until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

EMERIL'S CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the green chiles. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Set aside and cool slightly.
• One at a time, place the tortillas on a work surface, keeping the remaining tortillas covered with a damp towel. (For pliable tortillas, sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon water and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 10 to 20 seconds just before ready to stuff, and keep covered until ready to roll.) Spread 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in a rectangle in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the bottom of the tortilla over the filling and then fold the sides over. Fold the top of the tortilla over the folded sides and secure the sides with wooden toothpicks. Place folded side down.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep stockpot or deep fryer to 360 degrees F. Using tongs, lower the chimichangas folded side down, 1 at a time into the hot oil. (It is helpful to hold the chimichanga with the tongs until it has "sealed" together.) Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and continue with remaining chimichangas.
• Remove toothpicks from the chimichangas and serve immediately with pre-made enchilada sauce or salsa drizzled over top and a sprinkling of cheese.

CHICKEN CHIMI CHIMIES ( CHIMICHANGAS )

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Boil chicken in water until done, about 15 minutes. For extra flavor add some onion & garlic (fresh or dry), and salt and pepper to the water. Shred chicken.
• Sauté garlic and onion in the oil about 5 minutes, don't brown.
• Stir together chicken and all the ingredients except for butter, tortillas and cheese.
• Brush tortillas one at a time with melted butter, to the dry side and a spoon a generous scoop of chicken mixture in a line about 1 inch from one edge of the tortilla, tuck in sides as you go and roll up tortilla, and place seam side down on a cookie sheet, repeat until all you mixture is used.
• NOTE: You can wait an brush with butter after it's rolled, this is done best if tortillas are room temperature.
• Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• OPTION:.
• If you prefer your cheese melted, a few minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle each chimi with shredded cheese.
• Serve chimis with shredded cheese, also good with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and black olives.

SOUTH-O-THE-BORDER ESSENTIALS:CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Lay a flour tortilla on a clean surface and lay half of the pulled chicken straight down the middle.
• 4. Chef's Note: Leave enough room at the ends for the folding process.
• 5. Place half of the cheese on top of the chicken.
• 6. Begin by rolling one side of the tortilla up and over the filling.
• 7. Tuck in both sides
• 8. Finish by continuing the roll, so that the seam side is down.
• 9. Add the grapeseed oil to a sauté pan, and heat to 350f (175c).
• 10. Chef's Note: The oil should be deep enough to cover half the height of the chimichanga.
• 11. Add the chimichanga to the hot oil, seam side down.
• 12. Cook until nice and brown, about 2 - 3 minutes per side.
• 13. Chef's Tip: If you are cooking these in batches, warm your oven to 250f (120c), and then put the finished ones in the oven, while the others are cooking.
• 14. PLATE/PRESENT
• 15. Place on a nice plate and cover with some spicy white sauce, and maybe some Mexican rice. Enjoy.
• 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
• 17. ADDITIONAL RECIPES
• 18. Spicy Mexican White Sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-spicy-mexican-white-sauce.html
• 19. Spicy Pulled Chicken: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/south-o-the-border-essentials-spicy-pulled-chicken.html