Chicken and Black Bean Chimichangas

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz) can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (16-oz) jar salsa verde
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 6 soft taco-size whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 Tbsp reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Combine beans, chicken, cheese, ½ cup salsa verde, cilantro, cumin, and pepper.
  2. Spoon down center of each tortilla. Fold sides of tortillas over filling; roll up.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chimichangas, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes per side or until brown and golden.
  4. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, and remaining salsa verde.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 cup instant brown rice
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Combine rice, cilantro, and salt; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
370
110
480
Fat (g) 14 1 15
Sat. Fat (g) 5 0 5
Protein (g) 26 3 29
Carb (g) 34 24 58
Fiber (g) 5 1 6
Sodium (mg) 1180 190 1370

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