Description
Sizzling chicken chimichangas bring crispy tortillas packed with tender, seasoned chicken that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement. Grab some salsa, sour cream, and get ready to enjoy a Mexican-inspired feast that comes together faster than you can say “delicious dinner”!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken
- 1 cup cheese
- 1 cup refried beans
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup salsa
Assembly Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and blend 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken with 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 1 cup of refried beans, and ½ cup of salsa until thoroughly combined.
- Microwave 4 large flour tortillas for 10 seconds to make them pliable and easy to fold.
- Distribute ½ cup of the chicken mixture directly in the center of each tortilla.
- Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a secure packet.
- Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat to 350°F over medium heat.
- Gently place the chimichangas seam-side down in the hot oil, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Fry for exactly 3 minutes until the bottom turns a deep golden brown.
- Flip the chimichangas and cook the opposite side for another 3 minutes until evenly crispy.
- Transfer the chimichangas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream or fresh guacamole.
Notes
- Always use room temperature tortillas to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Keep the filling tight and compact to prevent leaks during frying.
- Pat chicken dry before mixing to ensure the filling isn’t watery.
- For a healthier version, bake chimichangas at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of deep-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg