Best 7 Southwest Chicken Chimichanga Recipes

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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 .

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Boil chicken breast 15 minutes or until juices run clear. Chop or shred. Set aside.
• Cook rice & add lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt & green onion.
• Add all cans to rice mixture. Add shredded chicken. Keep warm.
• Line up your items to fill your chimichangas: bowl of filling, sour cream, shredded cheese, & warm tortillas.
• Preheat griddle to 350*F or use a large frying pan set to med-high heat on stovetop.
• I find it easiest to assemble all the chimichangas first, before you start to cook them. So, put ¼ cup filling, several cubes of avocado, a dollop of sour cream & a sprinkle of cheese in the center of each tortilla & fold it into a burrito.
• Spray a generous amount of cooking spray to your griddle/pan. Wait till it's nice & hot, then add your chimichangas. Cook 3-6 min per side. The timing will depend on how hot your pan is. If it's too hot & browns quickly, but you want to make sure the filling is still hot inside, so either heat your filling before assembling your chimichangas, or pop them in the microwave afterwards. Enjoy plain or with extra sour cream, cheese, & salsa.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, debone the chicken and shred the meat.
• 2. Add sour cream, chopped green chiles, corn, onion, garlic, both cheeses, and spices.
• 3. Toss well.
• 4. Set oven to 200 and in a large pan over moderate heat, warm 1/4 cup of oil until it sizzles.
• 5. Meanwhile, put 1/4 cup of the chicken filling into each tortilla, roll, and secure with a toothpick.
• 6. Working one at a time, pan-fry until the tortillas are golden brown and the interior mixture is warm, about 4 minutes per side.
• 7. Add additional oil after each fry session. Drain on a paper towel, and transfer to oven to keep warm.
• 8. When ready to serve, place on platter (or serve 2 per plate), and serve with favorite guacamole or sour cream.

EMERIL'S CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the green chiles. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Set aside and cool slightly.
• One at a time, place the tortillas on a work surface, keeping the remaining tortillas covered with a damp towel. (For pliable tortillas, sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon water and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 10 to 20 seconds just before ready to stuff, and keep covered until ready to roll.) Spread 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in a rectangle in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the bottom of the tortilla over the filling and then fold the sides over. Fold the top of the tortilla over the folded sides and secure the sides with wooden toothpicks. Place folded side down.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep stockpot or deep fryer to 360 degrees F. Using tongs, lower the chimichangas folded side down, 1 at a time into the hot oil. (It is helpful to hold the chimichanga with the tongs until it has "sealed" together.) Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and continue with remaining chimichangas.
• Remove toothpicks from the chimichangas and serve immediately with pre-made enchilada sauce or salsa drizzled over top and a sprinkling of cheese.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the ham hock, beans, broth, chilies, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until ham is tender. , Remove ham bone. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with sour cream if desired.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.