Authentic Chimichanga Recipe Tucson, United States of America

Name: Chimichanga
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast halves; 3 cups water; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 can (7 oz) chopped green chilies, divided (4 oz + 3 oz); 1/2 cup diced onion; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; SOUR CREAM SAUCE; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1 cube chicken bouillon; 1/2 cup sour cream; salt and pepper, to taste; oil for frying; 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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