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Delicious Chicken Chimichangas

20-Minute Delicious Chicken Chimichangas You’ll Crave

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Crispy fried tortillas stuffed with flavorful chicken and cheese.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken, cheese, onion, bell pepper, and spices in a bowl.
  2. Spoon filling onto tortillas.
  3. Fold tortillas tightly into burrito shapes.
  4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Fry chimichangas until golden brown.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes for a lighter option.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg