Description
Chicken Chimichangas Crispy & Easy Mexican Dinner is a comforting, crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex dish filled with seasoned chicken, beans, cheese, and cooked until perfectly crispy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Pico de gallo (optional)
- Extra salsa (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, refried beans, salsa, shredded cheese, green onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt in a bowl.
- Warm flour tortillas in a microwave or dry skillet until soft.
- Spoon 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place seam-side down, brush with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- For pan-frying: Heat oil in a skillet and cook chimichangas until golden and crisp on all sides.
- Serve hot with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or shredded lettuce.
Notes
Avoid overfilling, always place seam-side down, and use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican