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Chicken Chimichangas {Baked or Pan Fried}
Try these chimichangas either baked or pan fried with tender chicken, stuffed Mexican filling all wrapped in a soft but crispy crust on the outside. These will become a family favorite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Calories: 638 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- 2 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup salsa, 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese, 2 ounces softened cream cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons the 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans onto each of the 4 burrito-sized tortillas about 2 inches from the edge. divide the chicken mixture evenly among the put into the center. Fold in the sides of the tortillas, then roll them up the bottom and place them seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Use 1 tablespoon olive oil to brush the tops of the tortillas. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm.
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Notes
- How to pan fry:Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chimichanga seam-side down. Fry on each side 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy and heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
638kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1865mg
(78%)
Potassium
439mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1807IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
574mg
(57%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4chimichangas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 638kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1865mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1807IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 574mg | 57% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.