Smothered Chicken Chimichangas
prep
4 Hrs
cook
30 Min
feeds
4-6
These chimichangas are loaded with savory grilled chicken and cheese, then smothered in a cream green chili sauce. They'll satisfy any craving for Mexican food!
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
2 lbs chicken thighs
3 limes, juiced
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Grilled chicken
6-8 raw burrito sized tortilla shells
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Canola or peanut oil for frying
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
6 Tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 - 4 oz can of green chilies
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Mexican hot sauce to taste
2 lbs. chicken thighs
3 limes, juiced
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons butter
6 Tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 - 4 oz. can of green chilies
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Mexican hot sauce to taste
6-8 raw burrito sized tortilla shells
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Canola or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
Chicken
Step 1
Juice the limes into a medium sized bowl. Add red wine vinegar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, kosher salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Put chicken in a zip lock freezer bag. Pour marinade over chicken, completely covering chicken. Marinate for at least 4 hours.
Step 3
Preheat pellet grill to 375 °F.
step 4
Grill chicken about 10-15 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
step 5
Let stand for a few minutes, then chop into bite sized pieces.
Green Chili Sauce
Step 1
Melt butter in olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low then gradually whisk in chicken broth.
Step 2
Add spices and bring to a simmer while stirring until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green chilies and cheese until melted. Then add sour cream and stir until smooth. Add hot sauce to taste.
Chimichangas
Step 1
Preheat oil in Dutch oven to 375 °F.
Step 2
Prepare chimichangas by adding 1/2 cup of chicken to each tortilla then top with 2-3 tablespoons of sauce and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll the chimichangas up burrito style. Repeat until all chimichangas are rolled.
Step 3
Place chimichangas into Dutch oven, 1-2 at a time, flap side down to create a seal and cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides or until golden brown.
Step 4
To serve, top chimichangas with green chili cream sauce and desired toppings.
