Easy Chicken Chimichangas For A Flavorful Dinner
My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! Large flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa and spices, rolled up like a burrito and then pan fried or baked to golden perfection.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1 can refried beans 15 oz
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup cheddar or Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 2 green onions chopped
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 6 large flour tortillas
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, refried beans, salsa, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cheese, and green onions. Mix until well combined.
- Place about 0.5 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each flour tortilla.
- Fold opposite sides over the filling and roll up tightly like a burrito.
- To pan fry, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to the skillet and place the chimichangas seam side down.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, topped with sour cream, guacamole, and additional salsa if desired.
Notes
Serve warm, topped with sour cream, guacamole, and additional salsa if desired.