Chicken & Mushroom Chimichanga

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🥘 Ingredients

  • chicken breast meat (cut in 1/2-inch cubes)
    12 oz
  • egg white
    1
  • flour tortilla (at least 10-inch wide)
    4
  • guacamole
  • mushrooms (sliced)
    1/2 c
  • onion (diced)
    1/2 c
  • pepper Jack cheese (grated)
    4 oz
  • poblano peppers (diced)
    1/2 c
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • vegetable oil
    3 tbsp
  • water
    1-2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  1. 1
    Saute onion (diced) , poblano peppers (diced) , and mushrooms (sliced) in vegetable oil until onions turn translucent and the mushrooms give up their moisture and start to brown.
    onion (diced): 1/2 c, poblano peppers (diced): 1/2 c, mushrooms (sliced): 1/2 c, vegetable oil: 1/2 tbsp
  2. 2
    Make a spot in the center of the pan, add vegetable oil and chicken breast meat (cut in 1/2-inch cubes) .
    vegetable oil: 1/2 tbsp, chicken breast meat (cut in 1/2-inch cubes): 12 oz
  3. 3
    Brown the chicken for a few minutes.
  4. 4
    Deglaze the pan with water .
    water: 1-2 tbsp
  5. 5
    Remove the mixture from the pan to a mixing bowl.
  6. 6
    Let rest for a few minutes so it is just warm.
  7. 7
    Add pepper Jack cheese (grated) and mix.
    pepper Jack cheese (grated): 4 oz
  8. 8
    Heat flour tortilla (at least 10-inch wide) in a dry pan so they become pliable.
    flour tortilla (at least 10-inch wide): 4
  9. 9
    Divide the mixture between the four tortillas and fold, using egg white to ensure they stay together well.
    egg white: 1
  10. 10
    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
    vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
  11. 11
    Brown the chimichangas on both sides briefly, 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Place the chimichangas on a baking sheet and put in a 400 degree oven for ⏱️ 20 minutes .
  13. 13
    Serve with guacamole , sour cream , and salsa .
    guacamole, sour cream, salsa