Description
Chimichangas with chicken are a delicious blend of crispy tortillas and savory fillings that will elevate any meal. These golden-brown delights are stuffed with juicy chicken, melting cheese, and flavorful spices, making them perfect for game nights or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, they promise everyone will come back for seconds. Serve them hot with sour cream and salsa for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and combine it in a bowl with black beans, both cheeses, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- Bake on a greased baking sheet for about 20 minutes or fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve immediately topped with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg