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Golden chicken chimichanga topped with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro, served with Mexican rice on a ceramic plate.

Chicken Chimichangas – Crispy, Cheesy, and Packed with Flavor!

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Chicken Chimichangas are the ultimate comfort food—crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy inside, and bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavor. This easy recipe takes shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and salsa, wraps it in a flour tortilla, and fries (or air-fries!) it until golden perfection.

Whether you're feeding a hungry crowd, planning a weeknight dinner, or craving a cheesy indulgence, this homemade chimichanga delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until tender, then shred.
  2. Mix Filling: Combine chicken, beans, salsa, cheese, onions, and spices.
  3. Assemble: Place ½ cup filling in each tortilla, fold and roll tightly.
  4. Fry Method: Sauté seam-down in oil until crispy, 3–4 min total.
  5. Bake Method: Brush with oil and bake at 400°F for 25 min, flipping once.

🧑‍🍳 Tips for Success

  1. Don’t overfill – use ~½ cup filling max.
  2. Roll tightly to avoid leaks.
  3. Use fresh tortillas for easy folding.
  4. Always start cooking seam-side down.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Chimichanga)

  • Calories: 480

  • Total Fat: 25g

  • Saturated Fat: 9g

  • Cholesterol: 80mg

  • Sodium: 620mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 36g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g

  • Sugars: 2g

  • Protein: 30g

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: main dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex