Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Chimichangas recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. These crispy, flavorful chimichangas are filled with a savory mixture of chicken, refried beans, cheese, and spices, then baked or pan-fried to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola)
For Assembly:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- For topping: Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Cook chicken breasts in a frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine refried beans, chopped chicken, salsa, shredded cheese, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and green onions.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides over the filling and roll up like a burrito.
- Bake or Pan-Fry: For baked chimichangas, preheat the oven to 400°F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes until golden and crispy. For pan-fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and cook chimichangas seam side down, turning every 20-30 seconds until golden on all sides.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream, alongside Authentic Mexican Rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 557mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
