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Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

These Crispy Chicken Chimichangas are a quick dinner packed with seasoned shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a golden crunchy tortilla shell that makes every bite irresistible. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinner ideas, easy dinner planning, and comfort food cravings, especially when served with salsa, sour cream, and easy Mexican rice for a flavorful homemade meal.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

4 large flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

4 ounces cream cheese softened

1/2 cup salsa

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

1/2 cup sour cream for serving

1/2 cup pico de gallo for serving

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime cut into wedges


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped onion until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, and cream cheese, then stir until the filling is hot and creamy.

5. Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.

6. Warm the flour tortillas for a few seconds so they are soft and easy to fold.

7. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each one.

8. Fold in the sides, roll each tortilla tightly like a burrito, and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

9. Brush the tops and sides with the remaining olive oil or melted butter.

10. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the chimichangas are crisp and golden brown.

11. Serve hot with sour cream, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.


Notes

Warm the tortillas before rolling so they do not crack.

Do not overfill the chimichangas or they may open while baking.

For extra crispiness, flip them once during baking or finish them for 2 to 3 minutes in the air fryer.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

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