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.

Submitted by Rebecca Swift
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

TOPPING

  • 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

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. 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1595 Calories
84g Fat
133g Carbs
80g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 84g 107%
Saturated Fat 37g 183%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 2322mg 101%
Total Carbohydrate 133g 49%
Dietary Fiber 22g 79%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 80g 160%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 1177mg 91%
Iron 12mg 64%
Potassium 1677mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.