CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CHIMICHANGAS

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This is not Mexican food. It's a 100% American invention. They are not deep fried; they are pan-fried in a little oil. I like to serve with dollops of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. Moist chicken and earthy mushrooms combine with fresh green chiles and pepperjack cheese encased in a crispy tortilla.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced poblano peppers
½ cup sliced mushrooms
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground chipotle
1 pinch dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
4 ounces shredded pepperjack cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 large flour tortillas
1 egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup guacamole
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa
¼ cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, poblano peppers, and mushrooms in the hot oil, sprinkling with salt, until they soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook until vegetables begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Move vegetables to the edges of the skillet, leaving a space in the center. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil into the center. Add chicken breast pieces to the center of the skillet and sprinkle with salt, cumin, ground chipotle, and dried Mexican oregano. Cook and stir until chicken pieces are browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chicken and vegetable mixture together in skillet; remove from heat. Drizzle water over chicken mixture and scrape the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to a bowl and set aside to cool to a warm temperature.
  • Mix pepperjack cheese into chicken mixture; stir until thoroughly combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, heat a tortilla in the skillet until warmed and flexible, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Place tortilla onto a work surface and spoon 1/4 the filling into the center of the tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla just over filling. Brush top and the exposed parts of the inside of the tortilla with egg white. Fold right and left sides towards the center like an envelope, enclosing the filling. Roll tortilla over to fully enclose filling in a rectangular packet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown chimichangas on both sides in the hot oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up, golden brown, and the 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 848.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Rabbi 22
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These chimichangas were so good, I ate two of them!


kabir kb
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but these chimichangas were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gabriel De Santis (Gabriss)
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These chimichangas were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.


Firik Germew
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any kind of filling you like, and you can even make them vegetarian by omitting the chicken.


Sajid Azeem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chimichangas fell apart when I tried to fry them. I think I might have overstuffed them.


Tasmiyah
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I used a whole wheat tortilla for the chimichangas and they were still delicious. This recipe is a great way to sneak some whole grains into your family's diet.


ashan thevindu
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The chimichangas were a little too spicy for my kids, but my husband and I loved them.


Md Arman Malik
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I've made these chimichangas several times now and they're always a hit with my family. They're easy to make and so delicious.


Vasile Patasanu
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I made these chimichangas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Frederick Bowser
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed these chimichangas. The chicken and cheese filling was delicious, and the mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor.


Jariyah Hart
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These chimichangas were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices to the filling next time.


Ricki Collard
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I had some leftover chicken and mushrooms, so I decided to make these chimichangas. They were so good, I'm glad I had the leftovers!


Sammantha Cardenas
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The recipe was easy to follow and the chimichangas turned out great! I served them with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, and they were a hit with my guests.


Sara Loran
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The chimichangas were a little too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.


MD Sorif khan
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I added some chopped green bell pepper to the filling for extra flavor. It was a great addition!


Tumisho Innocentia
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I used a rotisserie chicken for the filling, which made this recipe even easier. The chimichangas were still delicious, and my kids loved them.


Drhasan sheikh Yousuf
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These chimichangas were a hit with my family! The chicken and mushroom filling was flavorful and juicy, and the crispy tortilla shell was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again!