Homemade Chicken Chimichangas

Close-up shot of fried burritos with toppings.

5 from 2 votes

These easy homemade Chimichangas are quick to make, and full of hearty Tex-Mex flavor! You’ll love the mouthwatering combo of chicken, beans, and cheese in a crispy, fried tortilla.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken recipes, how to make chimichangas, mexican recipes

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound cooked chicken and shredded
½ cup salsa
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
¼ cup oil

Toppings:

Sliced avocado
Sour cream
Hot sauce
Chopped cilantro
Chopped red onion
Lime wedges

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the chicken, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
In each tortilla, add ¼ cup refried beans, ½ cup chicken mixture, and ¼ cup cheese. Lift the bottom of the tortilla over the filling, fold in both sides, and then roll up into a burrito.
Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan or skillet. Once the oil is heated and shimmering, place the chimichangas in the pan seam-side down. Fry on each side for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate or cooling rack to drain any excess oil.
Top with any optional toppings and serve immediately.

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