CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CHIMICHANGAS

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This is not Mexican food. It's a 100% American invention. They are not deep fried; they are pan-fried in a little oil. I like to serve with dollops of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Moist chicken and earthy mushrooms combine with fresh green chiles and pepperjack cheese encased in a crispy tortilla.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced poblano peppers
½ cup sliced mushrooms
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle
1 pinch dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
4 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 large flour tortillas
1 egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup guacamole
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup cilantro leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Kodak Kuties
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These chimichangas were really good! I would definitely make them again.


Feyisa Beriso
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I thought these chimichangas were just okay. They were not as flavorful as I was hoping for.


Anup Shahi
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These chimichangas were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would prefer to buy them from a restaurant next time.


Repo Nicholas
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my chimichangas fell apart when I tried to fry them. I ended up baking them instead and they turned out fine.


Aiman Roshan
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These chimichangas were a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to them and they were much better.


KAY BEE
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed these chimichangas. They were flavorful and not too spicy. I would definitely make them again.


Branden Johnson
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I made these chimichangas in the air fryer and they turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making them again in the air fryer.


MUWANGUZI GODFREY
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made these chimichangas with tofu instead of chicken. They were still really good! I would definitely recommend this recipe to other vegetarians.


Ali Thanks
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I made these chimichangas for my kids and they loved them! They are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


eyob belayneh
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These chimichangas were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Juma Nature
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chimichangas turned out really greasy. They were still tasty, but they were definitely not as good as I was hoping for.


Md Aktar
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These chimichangas were a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the mushrooms were slimy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Vasuvi Vasu
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I thought these chimichangas were just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the mushrooms were not very flavorful. I probably won't be making them again.


Leafy Ike
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These chimichangas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best chicken and mushroom chimichangas he had ever had.


Aahan Roy
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I've made these chimichangas several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make them, which makes them a great weeknight meal.


Zafar Suppari
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These chimichangas were delicious! I made them for dinner last night and my husband and I both loved them. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the mushrooms added a nice umami flavor. The chimichangas were also very easy to make, which is always


Moon Abbasi
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I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed these chimichangas. The chicken was flavorful and the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Ryan Drielsma
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These chimichangas were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone raved about them. The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender.


Niaz Joyia
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My family loved this recipe! The chicken and mushrooms were cooked to perfection, and the chimichangas were crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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