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Chicken Chimichangas Close-up of a chicken chimichanga cut open, topped with red sauce, sour cream, and chopped cilantro, served with Mexican rice on a plate.

Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

Golden, crunchy chimichangas filled with a cozy blend of chicken, beans, and cheese that always disappear fast at the table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 263
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded, fully cooked and cooled slightly
  • 1 ¼ cans refried beans smooth and well-stirred
  • ⅔ cup salsa medium or mild, depending on preference
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin warm, earthy spice
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano crushed between fingers for aroma
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons chili powder adds gentle heat and color
  • 1 ⅓ cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend, freshly shredded melts best
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced for mild onion flavor
  • 4 tablespoons oil vegetable or canola, divided as needed
  • 8 large flour tortillas soft and flexible for rolling
  • Salsa for topping, optional and served fresh
  • Sour cream for topping, optional and cooling
  • Guacamole for topping, optional and creamy

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken in a skillet until fully cooked through with no pink remaining, then let it rest briefly before cutting. prep
  2. Combine the chicken with refried beans, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions in a large bowl and stir until evenly mixed. mix
  3. Spoon roughly half a cup of filling into the center of each tortilla, keeping it compact. assemble
  4. Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito shape, seam side down. assemble
  5. For oven-baked chimichangas, heat the oven to 400°F, brush tortillas lightly with oil, and bake until crisp and golden, about 25 minutes. bake
  6. For pan-fried chimichangas, warm oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook seam-side down, turning frequently until all sides are lightly golden. bake
  7. Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on top or alongside. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 210gCalories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

These chimichangas bring that nostalgic restaurant-style crunch straight into your kitchen. Perfect for relaxed family dinners or casual gatherings when comfort food is the goal.

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