Simple Chimichangas Recipe

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Simple Chimichangas
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Directions:

  1. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a frying pan.
  2. In another frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil in frying pan. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and taco seasoning and cook for about 30 seconds more.
  3. Add the chicken and heat thoroughly. Then add tomatoes/chiles and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place 1/6 of the mixture into the middle of each tortilla and then top with cheese.
  5. Roll up bringing in sides first and then rolling front to back. Place in oil, seam side down and hold there for a few moments to keep from unrolling or seal with a toothpick.
  6. Cook until nicely browned and tortilla is crisp.
  7. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 573.85 Kcal (2403 kJ)
Calories from fat 319.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.5g 55%
Cholesterol 70.64mg 24%
Sodium 912.48mg 38%
Potassium 424.61mg 9%
Total Carbs 38.98g 13%
Sugars 1.18g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 25.95g 52%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 182.9mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.56 Kcal (1196 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.67g 55%
Cholesterol 35.15mg 24%
Sodium 454.07mg 38%
Potassium 211.29mg 9%
Total Carbs 19.4g 13%
Sugars 0.59g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 7%
Protein 12.91g 52%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 91mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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