Description
Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, these Chicken Chimichangas are stuffed with seasoned chicken, beans, and cheese for a satisfying Tex-Mex favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa, your favorite kind
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
6 large flour tortillas
Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook chicken breasts in a frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Let rest before chopping.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions.
3. Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
4. Fold opposite sides over filling, then roll up like a burrito.
5. For baked: Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake 25 minutes until golden.
6. For pan-fried: Heat skillet over medium heat, add oil, place chimichangas seam-side down, and turn every 20–30 seconds until golden on all sides.
7. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
For a lighter option, use whole wheat tortillas and bake instead of frying.
Add diced jalapeños or chipotle peppers for extra heat.
Pair with Mexican rice and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 557mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg