Description
Crispy tortillas filled with tender chicken and melted cheese, bursting with Mexican flavors. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (if frying)
- Cooking spray (if baking)
- Toppings (sour cream, salsa, guacamole)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you’re baking the chimichangas.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, refried beans (if using), cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into the center.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll it tightly, securing the filling inside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- For baking, place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet and spray the tops with cooking spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. If frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry each chimichanga until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once cooked, transfer the chimichangas to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm, adorned with toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for an authentic touch.
Notes
Customize the filling to suit your taste. For healthier options, you can bake instead of fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg