Description
Crispy chicken chimichangas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, and taco seasoning.
- Mix until well combined.
- Place a generous portion of filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly to form a chimichanga.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Carefully add the chimichangas to the hot oil, seam side down.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking.
- Try adding jalapeños for heat.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken chimichangas, Mexican food, fried chimichangas