Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with these delectable Mini Chicken Chimichangas. These delightful morsels are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring a crispy outer shell encasing a savory filling of tender chicken, melted cheese, and a hint of spice. Accompanied by a luscious Jalapeno Cream Cheese sauce, each bite offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing both the Mini Chicken Chimichangas and the accompanying Jalapeno Cream Cheese sauce, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing dish that combines the best of Mexican and American cuisine.
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CHICKEN WITH CREAMY JALAPENO SAUCE
My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. -Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings (2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil on both sides. , Add the onions, broth, jalapenos and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165°, 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm., Stir cream cheese and sour cream into onion mixture until blended. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with chicken and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MINI CHIMICHANGAS
Wish your guests "Feliz Navidad" with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling wraps draw raves whenever I serve them.-Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chiles. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with a point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides. , Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.), In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas on each side or until golden brown, 1-1/2 minutes . Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MINI BEEF CHIMICHANGAS
I made these the first time with some leftover roast meat. I wanted to jazz up the leftovers and here is what transpired! My husband and I love these little, golden, crisp chimis! We make them for parties all the time. This is excellent served with guacamole, or alone! -Danielle Luaders, Clever, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 20 mini chimichangas.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Stir in cooked beef. , Place 1/4 cup filling in center of 1 egg roll wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Fold bottom corner over filling. Fold sides toward center over filling. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas in batches until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with guacamole if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants serves a dish with jalapeno cream cheese and shredded chicken that is to die for. I had been experimenting with dishes that contained those two ingredients and came up with this!! It is absolutely to die for and I get nothing but rave reviews from people who try it! Give it a whirl... I promise your taste buds won't regret it. :-)
Provided by baumanns
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h40m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place into a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Allow chicken to cool, and shred with 2 forks. Set chicken aside.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and jalapenos until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the cream cheese in chunks, and allow cream cheese to melt and soften. Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Mix in the cooked chicken meat; remove from heat.
- Pour half the green enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay tortillas out onto a work surface, and place chicken mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese per tortilla. Roll up the tortillas, and place into the sauce in the dish, seam sides down; pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining 4 ounces of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is hot and bubbling and the cheese has melted, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MINI CHICKEN EMPANADAS
Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several times since receiving the recipe from a friend. -Betty Fulks, Onia, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. On a lightly floured surface, roll each pie crust into a 15-inch circle. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter., Place about 1 teaspoon filling on 1 half of each circle. Moisten edges with water. Fold pie crust over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your mini chicken chimis.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is a tender meat, and it can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a good quality cream cheese. The cream cheese is one of the main ingredients in the filling, so it's important to use a good quality cream cheese that has a smooth, rich flavor.
- Don't overfill the wonton wrappers. If you overfill the wonton wrappers, they will be difficult to fold and seal. Fill them just enough so that you can easily fold them up into a triangle.
- Fry the chimis in hot oil. The hot oil will help to seal in the juices and prevent the chimis from becoming soggy.
- Serve the chimis with your favorite dipping sauce. Jalapeno cream cheese, sour cream, or salsa are all great options.
Conclusion:
Mini chicken chimis are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They are made with wonton wrappers, cooked chicken, cream cheese, and your favorite seasonings. The chimis are then fried until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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