Description
Delicious chimichangas filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, and Monterey Jack cheese, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pre-cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 large Flour Tortillas (10-inch)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the refried beans, diced green chiles, and salsa verde. Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Divide the chicken and bean mixture evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the mixture.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then tightly roll up the tortilla to form a burrito-like shape.
- Secure each chimichanga with a toothpick to keep it from unrolling while frying.
- Heat oil (about 1-inch deep) in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
- Carefully place the assembled chimichangas in the hot oil, seam-side down. Fry in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Fry the chimichangas for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or additional spices to the filling.
- Serve with sour cream and guacamole for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg