chimichangas

Try these chimichangas either baked or pan fried with tender chicken, stuffed Mexican filling all wrapped in a soft but crispy crust on the outside. These will become a family favorite!

Chicken Chimichangas {Baked Or Pan Fried}

chicken

chili powder

cumin

paprika

salt

salsa

Colby jack cheese (shredded)

cream cheese (softened)

Tablespoons green onions (chopped)

refried beans

burrito size tortillas

olive oil

Chicken Chimichangas {Baked or Pan Fried}

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a medium sized mixing bowl combine chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, salsa. cheese, cream cheese,  and green onions.

Spoon 2 tablespoons refried beans onto the tortilla 2 inches from the edge. Add about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture and put into the center.  Fold in the sides of the tortillas and then roll up the bottom and place seam side down on a baking sheet.  Brush the tops with olive oil.  Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

To assemble the chimichangas

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Chicken Chimichangas

These are straight up comfort food the whole family will love! Tortillas are layered with refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken and cheese then they're wrapped and fried for a perfectly crisp, oh so satisfying texture!

chicken breasts*

Vegetable oil for frying, (plus 2 tsp for sautéing)

onion

garlic, (minced)

tomato sauce

chicken broth

tsp chili powder

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

salsa** ((bottled

refried beans, (homemade

burrito size flour tortillas

oz shredded Mexican cheese blend ((1 1/4 cups)***)

Guacamole and diced tomatoes, (for serving (optional))

Heat 2 tsp oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add onion and saute until slightly golden and tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.

Add in tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and salsa. Bring just to a bubble, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently until sauce has thickened and reduced by about half and onions are tender, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir in sour cream and toss in chicken.

Spread a lightly heaping 1/4 cup refried beans onto the center of each tortilla, leaving about a 2 1/2-inch border to the edge of tortilla. Layer with each with 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture and top with 3 Tbsp shredded cheese. Fold the sides in then snuggly fold bottom side up and roll to wrap, fasten end with toothpicks.

Fill a pot with about 1-inch of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat to 360 - 365 degrees. Once oil is hot , add two filled tortillas and fry until golden brown on bottom then using metal tongs, carefully rotate to opposite side and cook until golden brown on opposite side.

Remove and drain on paper towels, remove toothpicks. Repeat frying in two more batches with remaining chimichangas.

Serve warm topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro, sour cream, salsa or hot sauce.

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These Chicken Chimichangas are one of the ultimate comfort foods! Flour tortillas are layered with refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, then they're wrapped and fried for a perfectly crisp, oh so satisfying texture!

These Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas taste just like the ones you order from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas

rotisserie chicken (white meat shredded - reserve the dark meat

rice

tsp salt

flour tortillas (about 8 inches across)

vegetable oil

white queso cheese sauce

lettuce

tomatoes

sour cream

guacamole

Brush the bottom of the air fryer basket with vegetable oil. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, rice, salsa and salt until well blended.

Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly with the ends folded in to seal in the filling.

Place the chimichangas, two at a time and seam side down, in the oiled basket. Brush the tops of the chimichangas lightly with vegetable oil.

Air fry the chimichangas for about 4 minutes at 360 degrees. Open the air fryer and use metal tongs to flip the chimichanges. Continue to air fry for another 4 minutes until the chimichangas are hot and browned.

The filling will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two days so the chimichangas can be prepared as needed.

Top the chimichangas with white queso cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole.

Fall is a time of the year when we enjoy beautiful dishes ... Delicious Caramel Apple Chimichangas dessert is one of them

Caramel Apple Chimichangas

APPLE PIE FILLING::

apples,

cinnamon

cornstarch

sugar

water

nutmeg

tsp vanilla extract

lemon juice

CHIMICHANGAS:

flour tortillas

Caramel Sauce

Vegetable Oil

Peel the apples, cut them into cubes and...

Peel the apples, cut them into cubes and set aside.

Pour the water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon,...

Pour the water, sugar, salt, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cornstarch in a saucepan and stir. Put on medium heat to cook for a few minutes (about 3 min), stirring occasionally.

When the mixture thickens, add the apples and...

When the mixture thickens, add the apples and cook for about 10 minutes until apples are soft . Remove from heat to cool for a few minutes.

On each tortilla, put 1 teaspoon of caramel...

On each tortilla, put 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce and spread in the middle of tortillas. Put the apple filling over caramel sauce. Close tortilla on both sides and roll it in chimichanga.

Consolidate with a toothpick and fry briefly in...

Consolidate with a toothpick and fry briefly in hot oil. Rotate chimichanga on all sides to golden brown. Put on a towel to get rid of excess oil.

Then roll the warm chimichanga in sugar and...

Then roll the warm chimichanga in sugar and cinnamon mix and pour over the caramel sauce.

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