
By Joey Keith
Chimichangas (Chi-Chi’s)
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:10min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:09:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories734.9 kcal (37%)
Total Fat41.4 g (59%)
Carbs52.9 g (20%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein40.5 g (81%)
Sodium1479.4 mg (74%)
Fiber7.2 g (26%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

4 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1white onion
chopped

3cloves garlic
chopped

1jalapeno pepper
diced

1 ½ teaspoonschili powder

½ teaspoonground cumin

¼ teaspoonground cinnamon

½ tspkosher salt

1tomato
small, chopped, plus more for topping

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro
chopped

2 ½ cupsshredded rotisserie chicken

¼ cupsour cream

1 x 15 ouncecan refried beans

410-inch flour tortillas

1 cupshredded monterey jack cheese
plus more for topping

lettuce
shredded, for topping

mexican rice
for serving
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt the butter with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet; transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; toast 30 seconds. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook until slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and sour cream and warm through. Remove from the heat.
Step 2
Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread 2 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border on both ends. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold in the ends and roll up.
Step 3
Put the chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet; brush with the butter-oil mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes per side, brushing again after you flip. Top with the sauce, more cheese, lettuce and tomato. Serve with rice and the remaining beans.
Make Chi-Chi's Mexi-sauce:
Step 4
Saute 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves in a skillet with vegetable oil. Add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt; cook 30 seconds. Stir in two 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles (drained and rinsed); cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until thickened, then puree. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
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