Description
Crispy, flavorful homemade chicken chimichangas filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices, fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salsa (medium for more heat, like Mateo's brand)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 4 oz. can mild chopped green chiles
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 burrito-size flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil (if frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix salsa, sour cream, refried beans, green chiles, and all spices.
- Add shredded chicken and both cheeses. Stir until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: homemade chicken chimichangas, crispy chimichangas, Mexican food, fried burritos