How To Make Chimichangas | Homemade Cheesy Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

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 2 pounds of chicken breast with 1 chicken bouillon cube until cooked.

Remove chicken from water and shred it using tongs or kitchen shears.

Season shredded chicken with 1.5 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and salt to taste.

Add a couple of tablespoons of the chicken broth to the shredded chicken to keep it moist.

Make homemade flour tortillas by mixing 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.

Add 1/3 cup lard or shortening and 1 cup very hot water to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Divide the dough into 10 balls and roll them out to about 9 inches in diameter.

Cook the tortillas in a large skillet until cooked through but still foldable.

Prepare 8 ounces of Colby jack cheese by cutting it into 8 slices.

Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese, then fold and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

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