Chicken Chimichangas with Green Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
3. Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Lay out 8 flour tortillas. Divide chicken mixture evenly among them. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Roll up and place on a greased baking sheet.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
6. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, combine avocado, sour cream, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
7. Serve chimichangas with avocado sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Chimichangas are a popular Mexican dish consisting of a deep-fried burrito.
• The traditional filling for chimichangas is beef, but they can also be filled with pork, chicken, beans, or cheese.
• Chimichangas are usually served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or cheese.