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Chicken Chimichanga
These crispy chicken chimichangas are always a hit at dinnertime. Try them deep fried, air fried, or oven baked.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 432 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mexican shredded chicken
- 2 cups refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 flour tortillas extra large
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375℉.
- Spread 1/2 cup of refried beans in the middle of a flour tortilla leaving about 2-3 inches empty on the sides.
- Spread about 3/4 cup of Mexican shredded chicken on top of the refried beans and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Fold tortilla over the fillings then fold both sides toward the middle.
- Roll up the tortilla to create a burrito shape.
- Fry chimichanga in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes turning over half way for all the sides to get fried to a deep golden brown. Using tongs place on a paper towel to cool.
- Serve with your choice of toppings like sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, lettuce and tomatoes.
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Notes
- It's important to use the extra large tortillas for this recipe because the tortilla will puff up while it's frying and you want to keep the insides from coming out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1.165mg
(0%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1.165mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.