Chicken Chimichangas (Printable Recipe)
Flavorful chimichangas stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, available baked or fried.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 -
1/2 cup diced white onion
02 -
2 teaspoons minced garlic
03 -
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
04 -
1/4 teaspoon oregano
05 -
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 -
4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
07 -
1 teaspoon salt
08 -
1/2 teaspoon pepper
09 -
4 ounces diced green chilies
→ Wraps
10 -
8 burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
11 -
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
12 -
salsa
13 -
sour cream
14 -
guacamole
15 -
pico de gallo
16 -
lettuce
→ Frying/Baking
17 -
1 to 2 cups vegetable oil, divided
18 -
nonstick spray
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
In a large cast iron or heavy-bottom skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to fill it 2 inches deep. Heat oil over low heat until it reaches 375°F.
02 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a large baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
03 -
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and green chilies. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Set aside.
04 -
Warm tortillas in the microwave. Place 1/2 cup of chicken filling in the center of each tortilla. Top with 3 tablespoons shredded cheese. Fold sides over the filling, then fold bottom over sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on a plate and repeat with remaining tortillas.
05 -
Using tongs, lower one chimichanga seam-side down into hot oil. Hold with tongs to prevent opening. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 1–2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
06 -
Place assembled chimichangas seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Spray tops with nonstick spray. Bake in preheated oven for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
07 -
Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or lettuce.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Use a rotisserie chicken for convenience to save preparation time.