# Chimichangas (from Red or Green?)

Video: [How to Make Chimichangas -- Quick & Easy Chicken Chimichanga Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg) by [Red or Green?](https://www.youtube.com/@RedorGreen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.29 per serving, ~$21.86 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.71* per serving (54%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 whole rotisserie chicken _(amount estimated)_
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp New Mexico red chile powder
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- several tortillas _(amount estimated)_
- to taste Mexican cheese blend _(amount estimated)_
- as needed canola oil spray

## Steps

1. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=83s) Remove the meat from the rotisserie chicken.
2. [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=87s) Shred the chicken meat into a bowl.
3. [1:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=90s) Heat canola oil in a large sauté pan.
4. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=93s) Add diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent.
5. [1:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=96s) Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. [1:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=101s) Stir in red chile powder.
7. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=134s) Pour in tomato sauce, salsa, chicken broth, and refried beans.
8. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=142s) Add the shredded chicken to the pan.
9. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=145s) Season with salt and add Greek yogurt.
10. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=149s) Simmer the mixture over reduced heat for 6 to 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
11. [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=155s) Warm tortillas on a comal or open flame.
12. [2:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=159s) Layer cheese and chicken filling onto a tortilla, topping with more cheese.
13. [2:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=168s) Fold in the sides and roll up the tortilla.
14. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=198s) Place wrapped chimichangas on a foil-lined baking sheet and spray with oil.
15. [3:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=204s) Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, turning on the broiler for the last minute.
16. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Br0X5MhDOg&t=208s) Slice and serve.

## Equipment

- plate
- bowl
- large sauté pan
- wooden spoon
- comal
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- oil spray bottle
- knife

## What the video didn't say

- exact amount of tortillas used
- exact amount of Mexican cheese blend used
- exact weight of the rotisserie chicken

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