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Crispy Chicken Chimichangas filled with seasoned chicken and vegetables, topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and green onions, served with lime wedges.

Crispy Chicken Chimichangas

Flavor-exploding, cheesy, shatteringly crispy shell with seasoned chicken and creamy beans just like Grandma Mary used to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican-American
Servings 6 chimichangas
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions optional

Wrap

  • 6 flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • cooking spray or oil for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, cumin, oregano, and onions.
  • Spoon filling onto tortillas, fold in sides, then roll tightly.
  • Place seam-side down on greased baking sheet. Lightly brush tops with oil or spray.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.

Notes

Try a BBQ twist by adding a tablespoon of tangy BBQ sauce to the filling. Or keep it veggie with zucchini and black beans!
Keyword Chi Chi Chicken Chimichanga Recipe, Chicken Chimichangas, Oven Chimichangas Chicken