Description
Discover the secret to making delicious homemade chimichangas filled with chicken, that are both crispy and juicy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Place a portion of the filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and seal the edges.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced onions or jalapeños to the filling.
- Top with sour cream or guacamole before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg