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Chicken Chimichangas

Crispy Chicken Chimichangas You’ll Crave Every Time

Delicious Chicken Chimichangas filled with shredded chicken and cheese, perfect for gatherings and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken simplifies prep time.
  • 1 medium Diced White Onion Shallots can be a great substitute.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Try smoked paprika for a unique flavor twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Consider coriander as a substitute.
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies Swap for jalapeños for extra heat.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • to taste teaspoon Pepper Cayenne is a spicier alternative.
For the Tortillas
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Burrito-size works best.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese Cheddar works well for a sharper profile.
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Fill your skillet 2 inches deep.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Salsa Use your favorite variety.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Perfect creamy contrast.
  • 1 cup Guacamole Homemade is always a hit!
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo Adds freshness.
  • 1 cup Lettuce For added crunch.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Chimichangas
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet or preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Sauté the diced white onion in vegetable oil until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic, chili powder, and ground cumin to the skillet.
  4. Incorporate cooked shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and diced green chilies.
  5. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for easy rolling.
  6. Assemble chimichangas by placing filling and cheese in each tortilla.
  7. Fry chimichangas in hot oil until golden brown.
  8. Alternatively, bake chimichangas in the oven until crisp.
  9. Serve warm with toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichangaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure oil reaches 375°F for a crispy texture. Avoid overfilling tortillas for easy rolling.

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