Chimichangas - By VahChef VahRehVah.com

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with fewer calories.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive and gluten-free.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta can be a cost-effective alternative with a similar texture.

Boil chicken in chicken stock until cooked.

Shred the boiled chicken.

Spread refried beans on a tortilla.

Add shredded chicken on top of the refried beans.

Spread guacamole over the chicken.

Add salsa and sour cream on top.

Fold the tortilla in the center to enclose the filling.

Apply egg white around the edges to seal the chimichanga.

Fold the tortilla and press the stuffing inside.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chimichangas until crispy.

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