Description
Crispy, flavor-packed chicken chimichangas filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, and cheese, served with salsa and optional sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, refried beans, taco seasoning, and both types of cheese.
- Lay out the flour tortillas and evenly distribute the chicken mixture in the center of each.
- Roll the tortillas tightly, folding in the sides as you go to form a sealed chimichanga.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with salsa and optional sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños or bell peppers to the chicken mixture.
- These chimichangas can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg