Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce
These baked chimichangas are loaded with savory slow cooked shredded chicken and cheese, then smothered in a cream green chile sauce. They'll satisfy any craving for Mexican food!
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 medium size flour tortillas about 8 inch size
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, etc., for garnish
- 1 16 oz. jar salsa verde
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a lightly greased slow cooker. Combine the diced tomatoes and green chilies, spices and cornstarch in a small bowl; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the shredded chicken mixture with the cheese. Fill tortillas with chicken and cheese mixture. Roll up the tortillas burrito style, tucking the ends in, and place them seam side down on the cookie sheet. Spray the tops of the chimichangas generously with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, combine the salsa verde, sour cream, cream or half and half, lime juice and honey in a medium saucepan. Simmer over gentle heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Spoon sauce over chimichangas before serving. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, avocado, shredded lettuce. additional cheese, and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g