Chicken and Mushroom Chimichangas

Chicken and Mushroom Chimichangas
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    302

Embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful Chicken and Mushroom Chimichangas, where savory chicken and earthy mushrooms mingle with the vibrant flavors of green chiles and melted pepper Jack cheese, all embraced by a perfectly crisp tortilla. A fusion of textures and tastes, ideal with classic accompaniments.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Cholesterol
    85 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    848 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    32 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

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Recipe View 10 mins Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano peppers, and mushrooms; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes; continue cooking until vegetables begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

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Recipe View 5 mins Move vegetables to edges of the skillet, leaving a space in the center. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil into center. Add chicken pieces to the center; season with cumin, ground chipotle, Mexican oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken pieces are browned, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Stir chicken and vegetable mixture together. Off heat, drizzle water over chicken mixture; scrape browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to a bowl; set aside to cool. Wipe the skillet clean.

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Recipe View 0 mins Stir pepper Jack cheese into chicken mixture to combine; season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

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Recipe View 1 mins Heat the same skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 1 tortilla to the skillet; heat until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.

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Recipe View 0 mins Place tortilla onto a work surface; spoon 1/4 filling in a line across middle of the tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla just over filling; brush top and exposed inside parts of tortilla with egg white. Fold right and left sides towards the center like an envelope, enclosing filling. Roll tortilla to enclose filling in a rectangular packet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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Recipe View 6 mins Heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add chimichangas; cook on both sides until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven until tortilla is puffed up, golden brown, and outside is crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon guacamole, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon salsa, and 1 tablespoon cilantro onto each chimichanga to serve.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a touch of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the tortillas for the initial warming, this prevents them from becoming soggy.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add-ins like corn or black beans to personalize your chimichangas.

Anjali Vandervort

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 100 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Jessie Kulas

    The chimichangas came out perfectly crispy in the oven. Great recipe!

  • Myrna Koss

    I added some black beans and corn to the filling, and it was delicious! Definitely making these again.

  • Wilfrid Bashirian

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured these. I'll be adding this to our regular rotation.

  • Derick Bergstrom

    I used rotisserie chicken to save time, and it worked great. A perfect weeknight meal!

  • Antonio Pfannerstill

    I made a spicy crema to drizzle over the top, and it was the perfect finishing touch!

  • Shayna Beatty

    I used whole wheat tortillas to make them healthier, and they still tasted amazing.

  • Janick Weber

    These were a huge hit! My family loved them, and they were surprisingly easy to make.

  • Ronny Stiedemann

    I've made these several times now, and they always turn out great. Thanks for the recipe!

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