Description
These Homemade Chimichangas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican-American dish that is easy to make at home. Crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful chicken and cheese mixture, they are perfect for a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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For Assembly and Serving:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro for serving (optional)
For the Filling:
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Place a portion of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Fry the Chimichangas: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, fry the chimichangas until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain the chimichangas on paper towels and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- You can bake the chimichangas at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter version.
- Experiment with different fillings like ground beef or shredded pork.
- Try using pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
