Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

Name: Crispy Chicken Chimichangas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 whole Avocado; 1.5 cups Chicken Broth; 4 cups Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast; 0.25 cup Diced Jalapeño Peppers; 1.5 whole Diced Onion; 1 whole Diced Tomatoes; 6 whole Flour Tortilla; 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro; 3 whole Green Onion; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 cup Long-Grain Rice; 0.5 cup Red Enchilada Sauce; 4 cups Refried Beans; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Lettuce; 16 oz Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 6 oz Sliced Black Olives; 1 cup Sour Cream; 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Halal 🕌Comfort-Food

Crispy Chicken Chimichangas deliver a golden, crackling shell packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, creamy refried beans, and melty Monterey Jack. Bright avocado, tangy sour cream, and fresh lettuce add cool contrast, while olives and jalapeño bring a briny, gentle heat. Serve for a hearty weeknight dinner or a fun weekend spread when you want a satisfying Southwestern-style feast.

Prep20 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

In a medium saucepan, combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Stir and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
2

Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in a large skillet so they become soft enough to fold.
3

When the rice mixture is ready, spoon equal portions of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture, and beans. Roll the tortillas, tucking in the sides to keep the filling from spilling out.
4

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning them, 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. Arrange shredded lettuce on a platter, then top with the chimichangas, the avocado mixture, sour cream, and shredded Cheddar cheese.