Delicious Chicken Chimichangas with Creamy Sour Cream Sauce

This recipe for chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce is a crowd-pleaser that combines tender shredded chicken, flavorful spices, and a creamy sour cream sauce. These crispy chimichangas are perfect for dinner or a party, and are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened.
2. Add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until well combined.
3. Place a scoop of the chicken mixture onto a flour tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and fold in the sides. Roll up the tortilla tightly.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5. In a bowl, mix together sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make the sour cream sauce.
6. Serve the chimichangas hot with the sour cream sauce on the side.
7. Enjoy your homemade chicken chimichangas with sour cream sauce!

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