How to Make the Best Chicken Chimichangas at Home Today
Learn how to create delicious chicken chimichangas with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings the flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Divide the filling evenly among the tortillas and roll them up tightly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or bell peppers to the filling.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg