Description
Delicious crispy chimichangas filled with spiced chicken, cheese, and fresh flavors, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cooked and shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheese (mozzarella and pepper jack), shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, diced (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until soft.
- Add the shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and jalapeños. Mix until well-coated and heated through.
- Place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll from the bottom to close. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet. Carefully add chimichangas seam side down; fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with black beans and sautéed vegetables. Leftover cooked chicken works great as a time-saver.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chimichangas, chicken, Mexican, crispy, spicy