Chicken Chimichangas
Perfectly crispy chicken chimichangas filled with shredded chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, with a kick from spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly to form a chimichanga.
- If baking, place the chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet, lightly spray with cooking spray, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- If frying, heat oil in a pan over medium heat and carefully fry the chimichangas until crispy and golden brown on all sides.
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the chimichangas to prevent sogginess. Consider adding jalapeños or black beans for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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