Best South O The Border Essentialschicken Chimichangas Recipes

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MINI CHIMICHANGAS



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 package (1 pound) egg roll wrappers (14 count)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying
Salsa and additional sour cream

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.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN



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This is a quick and simple chicken recipe. Simple flavors, but could be spiced up a bit to a persons individual taste with the addition of some mexican spices, chili powder, green chilies, etc.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green pepper, cut in strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sour cream
16 ounces salsa
1 cup colby or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
  • Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
  • Top with peppers and chicken.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Tortillas filled with a chicken, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce. Being raised 12 miles from the border of Mexico, I was brought up on Mexican food and learned how to make many of the dishes.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
½ cup red enchilada sauce
1 ½ onion, diced, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 cups refried beans, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 avocados, peeled and pitted
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, diced
¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 tomato, diced
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • To Serve: 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 133.4 g, Cholesterol 214.8 mg, Fat 83.7 g, Fiber 22.1 g, Protein 79.8 g, SaturatedFat 36.6 g, Sodium 2321.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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I am not generally a fan of chimichangas at restaurants, but this had me going back for seconds. It is easy to prepare the meat ahead of time and then have a very quick meal in a pinch.

Provided by SSTRAWDER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies, divided
½ cup diced onion
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a large saucepan. Pour in the water, and season with chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir in 4 ounces of green chiles, onion, and garlic; continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Reserve remaining 3 ounces of chopped green chilies. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the onion mixture.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the water and bouillon cube until the water has thickened and the bouillon cube has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Whisk in reserved 3 ounces of green chilies and the sour cream; season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a tortilla onto your work surface, then spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling halfway between the bottom edge and the center of the tortilla. Flatten the filling into rectangle shape with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle about 1 ounce of the Monterey Jack cheese over the filling. Fold the bottom of the tortilla snugly over the filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll the chimichanga up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder; secure the ends with wooden toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook the chimichangas, 2 at a time, in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and remove toothpicks. Top with sour cream sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1042.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SOUTH-O-THE-BORDER ESSENTIALS:CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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I love a good chimichanga... all that yummy pulled chicken and gooey cheese, lovingly wrapped up in a flour tortilla, fried to perfection, and then covered in a perfect white sauce. So yummy. FYI: I've included recipes for the pulled chicken, and the yummy white sauce. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 large flour tortillas
5 oz spicy pulled chicken, slightly warm, recipe at the end of the directions
2 oz pepper jack cheese,freshly shredded
2 oz colby cheese, freshly shredded
2 oz spicy white sauce, recipe at the end of the directions
grapeseed oil for cooking

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your ingredients.
  • 3. Lay a flour tortilla on a clean surface and lay half of the pulled chicken straight down the middle.
  • 4. Chef's Note: Leave enough room at the ends for the folding process.
  • 5. Place half of the cheese on top of the chicken.
  • 6. Begin by rolling one side of the tortilla up and over the filling.
  • 7. Tuck in both sides
  • 8. Finish by continuing the roll, so that the seam side is down.
  • 9. Add the grapeseed oil to a sauté pan, and heat to 350f (175c).
  • 10. Chef's Note: The oil should be deep enough to cover half the height of the chimichanga.
  • 11. Add the chimichanga to the hot oil, seam side down.
  • 12. Cook until nice and brown, about 2 - 3 minutes per side.
  • 13. Chef's Tip: If you are cooking these in batches, warm your oven to 250f (120c), and then put the finished ones in the oven, while the others are cooking.
  • 14. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15. Place on a nice plate and cover with some spicy white sauce, and maybe some Mexican rice. Enjoy.
  • 16. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • 17. ADDITIONAL RECIPES
  • 18. Spicy Mexican White Sauce: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-spicy-mexican-white-sauce.html
  • 19. Spicy Pulled Chicken: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/south-o-the-border-essentials-spicy-pulled-chicken.html

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