Description
Easy chicken chimichangas recipe with crispy tortillas, flavorful filling, and simple toppings. Perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
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1 can refried beans
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1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
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2 green onions, chopped
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3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
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6 large flour tortillas
Instructions
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Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Let rest for a few minutes, then chop or shred the chicken.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, refried beans, shredded cheese, salsa, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and chopped green onions. Mix everything well.
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Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each flour tortilla. Fold in the opposite sides and roll the tortilla up tightly like a burrito.
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For baked chimichangas: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush each rolled chimichanga with oil, place on a baking sheet, and bake for about 25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
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For pan-fried chimichangas: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chimichangas seam-side down in the skillet. Cook, turning every 20-30 seconds, until all sides are lightly golden and crispy.
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Serve warm with optional toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 557mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg