Description
Crispy Chicken Chimichangas are delicious, deep-fried tortillas filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, refried beans, and cheese, seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/3 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. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the chimichangas seam-side down, cooking in batches if necessary. 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 and salsa on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chimichangas at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, brushing them lightly with oil before baking.
- Try adding diced jalapeños or bell peppers to the chicken mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg