Chicken Chimichangas Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Chicken Chimichangas with this easy-to-follow recipe. Whether you prefer a crispy fried version or a healthier baked alternative, these flavorful chimichangas are sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 chimichangas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (a rotisserie chicken works perfect for this)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
Additional Ingredients
- 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil, divided
- 8 (burrito-size) flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- pico
- lettuce
Toppings
Instructions
- Fried Version – Heat oil in skillet, fry chimichangas until golden brown.
- Baked Version – Preheat oven, cook chimichangas until golden brown.
- Chicken Filling – Cook onion, garlic, spices, add chicken, chilies, season, heat through.
- Warm tortillas, fill with chicken mixture and cheese, fold, roll up.
- For fried version, fry chimichangas until golden brown. For baked version, bake in preheated oven.
- Top chimichangas with favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite ingredients.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying the chimichangas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Chimichangas, Mexican Food, Fried, Baked, Easy Recipe
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