Description
Crispy Chicken Chimichangas are delicious, deep-fried tortillas filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, refried beans, and cheese, served with sour cream and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top, ensuring the filling is sealed inside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the chimichangas seam-side down in the skillet. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chimichangas from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro on top.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chimichangas at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, brushing them lightly with oil before baking.
- Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the chicken mixture for extra flavor and a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg