Chicken Chimichangas
Indulge in the comforting delight of Chicken Chimichangas, a dish that brings fun and flavor to your dinner table! These crispy, golden tortillas are generously stuffed with tender shredded chicken and gooey cheese, making them a hit for busy weeknights or family gatherings. You can choose to bake them for a healthier twist or fry them for that classic crunch. The best part? This recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to mix and match toppings and fillings to suit everyone’s taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 chimichangas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 8 burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and diced green chilies. Mix in shredded chicken until heated through.
- Spoon chicken mixture onto warmed tortillas, sprinkle with cheese, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and other toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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