Chicken Chimichangas: The Best Indulgent Homemade Delight
Discover how to make the ultimate Chicken Chimichangas, a crispy, delicious, and indulgent dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- oil for frying
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- Spoon the mixture into each tortilla and fold to form a chimichanga.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños to the filling.
- Serve with fresh guacamole for a tasty side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Chimichangas, homemade chimichangas, indulgent recipes