Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce

Health score
6%
Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce
65 min.
8
396kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your mealtime? If so, look no further than these delicious Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce! This wonderful dish marries the crispy, golden exterior of fried tortillas with a savory chicken filling that is bursting with flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these chimichangas are sure to impress family and friends alike!

What's even better is that the preparation is straightforward and can be done in just 65 minutes. With a tantalizing combination of spices like chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, each bite of these chimichangas is a delightful explosion of tastes. The creamy sour cream sauce adds an extra zing, complementing the richness of the Monterey Jack cheese and tender, shredded chicken perfectly.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a satisfying meal, these chimichangas are not just filling; they are a feast for the senses! With 8 servings per recipe, it’s a fantastic dish for sharing. Serve them up hot and fresh, and watch as smiles abound around your dining table. So gather your ingredients, and let your culinary adventure begin with these irresistible Chicken Chimichangas!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • cube chicken bouillon 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 8-inch flour tortillas ()
  • large cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • ounce chilies green divided chopped canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • servings oil for frying
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 0.3 teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • large chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breasts into a large saucepan.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the onion mixture.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Whisk in the water and bouillon cube until the water has thickened and the bouillon cube has dissolved, about 4 minutes.
  6. Whisk in reserved 3 ounces of green chilies and the sour cream; season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  7. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Roll the chimichanga up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder; secure the ends with wooden toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  11. 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.
  12. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and remove toothpicks. Top with sour cream sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories396kcal
Protein18.28%
Fat50.17%
Carbs31.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.63
Glycemic Load
9.37
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.974782565366%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:395.59kcal
19.78%
Fat:22.04g
33.9%
Saturated Fat:10.56g
65.99%
Carbohydrates:31.17g
10.39%
Net Carbohydrates:27.92g
10.15%
Sugar:3.88g
4.31%
Cholesterol:59.32mg
19.77%
Sodium:1046.27mg
45.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.07g
36.14%
Selenium:26.19µg
37.41%
Calcium:313.54mg
31.35%
Phosphorus:313.08mg
31.31%
Vitamin B3:5.5mg
27.49%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.51%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.5%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.89%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.06%
Folate:60.93µg
15.23%
Vitamin A:715.24IU
14.3%
Iron:2.57mg
14.29%
Fiber:3.25g
13%
Zinc:1.44mg
9.59%
Magnesium:31.97mg
7.99%
Vitamin K:8.15µg
7.76%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.69%
Potassium:256.17mg
7.32%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.36%
Vitamin C:4.59mg
5.57%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.47%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Allrecipes