Best 6 Bjs Chicken Chimichangas Recipes

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Indulge in the flavors of the Southwest with our irresistible Chicken Chimichangas! These crispy, golden brown burritos are packed with tender, juicy chicken, a blend of flavorful seasonings, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla and fried to perfection. Served with a variety of delicious dipping sauces, our Chicken Chimichangas are a true fiesta of taste.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create these delectable chimichangas in the comfort of your own kitchen. We'll also share some exciting variations, including a vegetarian option, to cater to different preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!

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CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A delicious crispy burrito served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa (, your favorite kind)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (, crushed)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese (, cheddar or Mexican blend)
2 green onions (, chopped)
3 Tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
6 large flour tortillas
Salsa, sour cream and guacamole (, optional)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
  • Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
  • For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
  • Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Tortillas filled with a chicken, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce. Being raised 12 miles from the border of Mexico, I was brought up on Mexican food and learned how to make many of the dishes.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
½ cup red enchilada sauce
1 ½ onion, diced, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 cups refried beans, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 avocados, peeled and pitted
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, diced
¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 tomato, diced
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 133.4 g, Cholesterol 214.8 mg, Fat 83.7 g, Fiber 22.1 g, Protein 79.8 g, SaturatedFat 36.6 g, Sodium 2321.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BJ'S RESTAURANT PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN



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BJ's Restaurant/Brewhouse has the best parmesan crusted chicken, and with this recipe you can enjoy it at home!

Provided by licked_cupcake

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
4 chicken breasts
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup salted butter
1/4 cup Chardonnay wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 dash salt
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
light olive oil
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons minced sun-dried tomatoes
4 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Make brine for chicken by dissolving salt with chicken broth in a medium bowl. Cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap and pound each one to about 1/2 inch thick with a kitchen mallet. If breasts are large, you can cut them in half. Add flattened chicken to brine. cover and chill for 3 hours.
  • When chicken has marinated, remove the fillets from brine and dab with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Beat eggs in a medium bowl, and pour flour onto a plate. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in another medium bowl. To bread the chicken, first coat each fillet with flour, then egg, and then the Parmesan mixture. Let the breaded fillets rest for a bit on a plate in your fridge while preparing the Chardonnay butter sauce.
  • 3. Make chardonnay butter sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add wine and simmer 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, sugar and salt and then add cream. Simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, until thicker.
  • Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large saute pan, and heat over medium/low until hot. You can check the heat of the oil by dropping a bread crumb into it. If it starts to sizzle, your oil is ready. Saute each breaded chicken fillet in oil for 4-5 minutes per side or until brown. Remove fillets to a paper towel-covered plate until ready to serve. Serve each fillet with a couple of tsp of butter sauce spooned over the top. Pile a tbsp of Parmesan cheese on top of each fillet, followed by 1 heaping teaspoon of minced sun dried tomatoes, and a tbsp of basil.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

Provided by Sam Zien

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 60ml (if frying rather than baking)
5 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets, or about 300g leftover cooked chicken
½ onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, roughly chopped
100g green chillies from a jar, finely chopped
85g Monterey Jack cheese, grated plus extra for serving
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chipotle chilli powder
6 large flour tortillas
400g can refried beans (optional)
240ml red enchilada sauce
soured cream and a handful of chopped coriander, to serve

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.85 milligram of sodium

BJ'S CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Marinated chicken chimichangas. May be deep-fried. If so you need to weight them down or they will unfold. Top with your favorite queso sauce.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
3 (4.5 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers
⅔ cup sesame oil
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons minced chipotle chile peppers
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 43.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 2066.4 mg, Sugar 13 g

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Crispy outside with gooey cheese inside, this homemade Mexican favorite had our testers saying, "Hello, delicious!" Pair with Spanish rice or serve with chips and salsa for a restaurant-quality meal prepared in minutes. -Bridget Harrison, Cedar Hill, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Honey & Spice Baked Chicken breast halves, cubed
1 cup refried beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa con queso dip, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 43g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will yield the best results. Try to use organic produce whenever possible.
  • Don't overstuff the chimichangas: If you overstuff them, they will be difficult to fold and seal, and they will also be more likely to fall apart during frying.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in a chimichanga, so make sure to use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Fry the chimichangas in hot oil: The oil should be hot enough to fry the chimichangas quickly and evenly. If the oil is not hot enough, the chimichangas will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Drain the chimichangas on paper towels: After frying, drain the chimichangas on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings: Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

These BJ's chicken chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these chicken chimichangas a try.

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