Easy Chicken Chimichangas
User Reviews
4.7
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
21 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
754 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Chicken Chimichangas
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A popular tex-mex recipe...Easy Chicken Chimichangas! These deep fried burritos have a crunchy, golden brown shell. This easy 30-minute recipe uses leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
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Ingredients
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
- 1 rotisserie chicken (white meat removed and shredded)
- 8 " tortillas
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 1/2 cups rice cooked
- 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa homemade
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan with about 1/2” cooking oil to medium high heat.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the rice and beans evenly among them.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, salsa, and spices, then add evenly to the tortillas.
- Top each tortilla with shredded cheese, then roll up, folding in the edges as you go.
- Add the chimichangas to the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Turn after the bottom is browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook until fully browned, then place on paper towels to drain.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- *To serve, top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
- *The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 chimichangas, with 1 serving being 1 chimichanga. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
754kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1341mg
(56%)
Potassium
662mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
695IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
5.9mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1341mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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