Chicken Chimichangas
Chicken chimichangas are a delightful twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring crispy, golden tortillas filled with savory shredded chicken and melted cheese. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavors, making them perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these chimichangas will quickly become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (1 chimichanga per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to submerge chimichangas)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Shred the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with minced garlic and half of the cheese.
- Spoon about a quarter cup of filling onto each tortilla. Fold sides in and roll tightly from bottom to top.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to about 350°F. Fry each chimichanga seam-side down for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with remaining cheese while hot, and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg