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Chicken Chimichanga
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Chicken Chimichanga

This Chicken Chimichanga recipe is loaded with chicken, beans, rice, and cheese then cooked until golden brown and crispy. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
  • 1 cup rice cooked
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1/2 cup corn drained, canned
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 4 flour tortilla large
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil if baking or vegetable oil for frying
  • sour cream optional, or crema; for serving
  • guacamole
  • salsa

Instructions

For Baking:
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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, rice, cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, and cilantro until well combined.
  3. Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go.
  4. Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with vegetable oil.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chimichangas are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve the baked chimichangas with sour cream, guacamole, and extra salsa on the side.
For Frying:
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, rice, cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, and cilantro until well combined.
  2. Spoon an equal amount of the chicken mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla up tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Carefully lower the chimichangas into the hot oil, seam-side down, and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. You may need to fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried chimichangas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the fried chimichangas with sour cream or crema, guacamole, and extra salsa on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To make this recipe even quicker, you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients. You could add bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, or swap out the chicken for beef or pork.
  • Be very careful when frying the chimichangas. The oil should be hot enough that the chimichangas sizzle as soon as they hit the oil, but not so hot that they splatter or smoke.
  • Leftover chimichangas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Be aware that the tortilla may not be as crispy when reheated.
  • For longer storage, chimichangas can be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, then wrap each chimichanga individually in foil. Place the wrapped chimichangas in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, remove the foil and bake from frozen at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.
  • If you have leftover filling, it can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use it to make more chimichangas, or use it as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Information

Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 785mg (33%) Potassium 410mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 536IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 274mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 785mg 33%
Potassium 410mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 536IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 274mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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