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Large Chicken Chimichanga on a plate with toppings.
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Chicken Chimichanga

These crispy chicken chimichangas are always a hit at dinnertime. Try them deep fried, air fried, or oven baked.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: chicken chimichanga, chimichanga
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • 1 deep fryer

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mexican shredded chicken
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas extra large
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • Heat oil to 375℉.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of refried beans in the middle of a flour tortilla leaving about 2-3 inches empty on the sides.
    Refried beans spread on a flour tortilla.
  • Spread about 3/4 cup of Mexican shredded chicken on top of the refried beans and sprinkle cheese on top.
    Cheddar cheese on top of chicken and refried beans on a flour tortilla.
  • Fold tortilla over the fillings then fold both sides toward the middle.
    Folding a flour tortilla.
  • Roll up the tortilla to create a burrito shape.
    Rolled chicken chimichanga.
  • Fry chimichanga in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes turning over half way for all the sides to get fried to a deep golden brown. Using tongs place on a paper towel to cool.
    Three fried Chicken Chimichangas on a paper towel on a baking dish.
  • Serve with your choice of toppings like sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, lettuce and tomatoes.
    Chicken Chimichanga with sour cream drizzled on top and cilantro resting on a plate with lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole.

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Notes

It's important to use the extra large tortillas for this recipe because the tortilla will puff up while it's frying and you want to keep the insides from coming out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1.165mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 4mg