Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Chimichangas, a perfect dish for family dinners or casual gatherings. These crispy delights are filled with tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and melted cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s sure to please everyone. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or simply craving comfort food, these chimichangas deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, and salsa. Mix well.
- Lay out one flour tortilla on a flat surface and place about a quarter of the filling mixture in the center.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom to secure the filling.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chimichangas seam-side down for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush chimichangas with oil, and bake for about 20 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg