Chicken Chimichangas with Green Sauce

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These chimichangas save time by using leftover chicken, or a cold rotisserie chicken from the supermarket as well as canned items to make the sauce!

Recipe by Bobbi W.
Updated on October 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 chimichangas
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Ingredients

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles

  • 5 pitted green olives

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • ½ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning

  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken meat

  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup chopped green onion

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Directions

  1. Pour the cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice. Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended. Fold in the chicken. Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas. Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling.

  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 4 chimichangas at a time until golden brown, then drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

  4. To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce overtop. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and green onions. Finish with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

787 Calories
47g Fat
48g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 787
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 60%
Saturated Fat 24g 122%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1916mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 24mg 118%
Calcium 589mg 45%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 511mg 11%

* 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.

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