Chicken Chimichangas: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!
Delicious and crispy chicken chimichangas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 chimichangas 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, refried beans, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place a generous amount of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the chimichangas in the hot oil, seam side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with additional salsa or guacamole.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chimichangas instead of frying them.
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg