Chicken Chimichangas
These crispy homemade Chicken Chimichangas deliver restaurant-quality Mexican flavors in just 30 minutes. At only 263 calories per serving, it's a healthier take on the classic deep-fried version without sacrificing that satisfying crunch.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Chimichangas
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa your favorite kind
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 2 green onions chopped
- 3 Tablespoons oil vegetable or canola oil
- 6 large flour tortillas
For topping
- Salsa, sour cream and guacamole optional
Instructions
- Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
- Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
- Place about ½ cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
- For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
- Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 557mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1.6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!