Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional Mexican cuisine with this Chicken Chimichanga recipe. These crispy, golden wraps are filled with tender chicken, savory beans, and melted cheese, making them a satisfying meal for any occasion. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these chimichangas are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you choose to fry or bake them, they are sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or fresh salsa for a complete dining experience that’s bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 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 the shredded chicken, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, and salsa. Mix until well combined.
- Lay each tortilla flat and spoon about 1/3 cup of the filling onto each one.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown on all sides.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place rolled chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg