How To Make Chi-Chi’s Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy, savory chicken-filled tortillas will delight your taste buds.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Oil for frying
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
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Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Add chicken broth and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
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Lay tortillas flat and spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
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Roll each tortilla tightly, tucking in the ends to make a burrito shape.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown (around 2-3 minutes each).
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Serve hot with optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories : 474kcal
- Total Fat : 21g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 927mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 30g
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