Description
Chicken and Cheese Chimichangas are a delightful Mexican-inspired dish featuring crispy fried tortillas stuffed with seasoned chicken and melted cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a flavorful snack, ensuring everyone will ask for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Optional toppings: guacamole, additional sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Lay a tortilla flat and place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll up tightly to form a chimichanga.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas, seam side down, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- To make a healthier version, you can bake the chimichangas at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For extra flavor, add chopped jalapenos or green chilies to the filling mixture.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg