Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Crispy Chicken Chimichangas, filled with savory chicken, melted cheese, and a hint of spice. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, these delights create memorable moments around the table. Easy to prepare on busy weeknights, they promise a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream for serving
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Season and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Shred the Chicken: Let the cooked chicken cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, cheeses, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Place about 1/4 cup of filling in each tortilla, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve with Toppings: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream and optional cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg