Description
These Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious Tex-Mex dish featuring a flavorful chicken filling wrapped in a warm tortilla and either fried to crispy perfection or baked until golden brown. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
Assembly
- 8 burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil, divided
Toppings
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Fried Version: In a skillet, heat oil and fry the chimichangas until golden brown.
- Baked Version: Preheat oven, assemble chimichangas, and bake until golden brown.
- Chicken Filling: Cook onion, garlic, spices, chicken, and chilies, then assemble chimichangas.
- Assembly: Fill warmed tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, fold, and roll up.
- Serve: Top chimichangas with favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional ingredients like beans, rice, or veggies.
- For a healthier option, try baking the chimichangas instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Chimichangas, Tex-Mex, Fried Chimichangas, Baked Chimichangas, Mexican Food
