Description
Indulge in the crispy, flavorful delight of Chicken Chimichangas—a perfect blend of shredded chicken, beans, rice, and cheese wrapped in a golden tortilla. This dish is ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or cozy nights at home. With its satisfying crunch and rich flavors, it’s sure to please everyone at the table. Customize your chimichangas with your favorite toppings like creamy guacamole or zesty salsa for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that brings a touch of Mexican comfort food to your dining experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, salsa, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface and spoon a quarter of the filling in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- For frying: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook each chimichanga seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chimichangas seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg