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Chicken Chimichangas
My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A delicious crispy burrito served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken , chopped or shredded
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa , your favorite kind
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano , crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese , cheddar or Mexican blend
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 3 Tablespoons oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 6 large flour tortillas
For topping:
- salsa, sour cream and guacamole , optional
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
- Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
- Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
- For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
- Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice .
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Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
557mg
(23%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
440IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 557mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.