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Easy Chicken Chimichangas

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 754 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • cooking oil (for frying)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken (white meat removed and shredded)
  • 8 " tortillas
  • 15 ounces can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 1/2 cups rice cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a frying pan with about 1/2” cooking oil to medium high heat.
  2. Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the rice and beans evenly among them.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, salsa, and spices, then add evenly to the tortillas.
  4. Top each tortilla with shredded cheese, then roll up, folding in the edges as you go.
  5. Add the chimichangas to the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Turn after the bottom is browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Cook until fully browned, then place on paper towels to drain.
  7. 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

Calories 754kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 113mg (38%) Sodium 1341mg (56%) Potassium 662mg (19%) 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

% 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.