Description
Delicious and satisfying Chicken Chimichangas recipe that can be fried or baked, filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and green chilies, perfect for a flavorful meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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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
Additional Ingredients
- 8 burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pico, lettuce for toppings
Instructions
- Fried Version: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil for frying. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and cheese, fold, and fry until golden brown.
- Baked Version: Preheat oven, prepare filling, fill and fold tortillas, place on a baking sheet, spray with non-stick spray, and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough for frying to prevent oil-soaked chimichangas.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Chimichangas, Mexican Food, Homemade Chimichangas
