Homemade Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

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My friend Jim from Oakland showed me this dish and I liked it. He says it is more like a deep fried beef buritto to him, and to me, it is like a huge spring rolls! Either way, it tastes good. This is the chicken version of it, enjoy!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 cupuncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cupred enchilada sauce
  • 1 1/2onion, diced, divided
  • 6 (12 inch)flour tortillas
  • 4 cupsdiced cooked chicken breast, divided
  • 1 poundMonterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 (6 ounce) cansliced black olives
  • 4 cupsrefried beans, divided
  • 1/4 cupvegetable oil
  • TOPPING
  • 3avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1/2 cupfinely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoonslemon juice
  • 3green onions, diced
  • 1/4 cupfinely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
  • 1tomato, diced
  • 2 cupsshredded lettuce
  • 1 cupsour cream
  • 2 cupsshredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
  3. 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.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
  5. On Serving: 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Recipe %DV
Recipe Size 656g
Calories 736  
Calories from Fat 541 74%
Total Fat 60.16g 75%
Saturated Fat 8.78g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 2449mg 70%
Total Carbs 54.05g 14%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g 106%
Sugars 11.48g 8%
Protein 11.08g 18%
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