How To Make Chicken Chimichangas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salsa and guacamole, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheese, onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
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Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Transfer the fried chimichangas to a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes to ensure the filling is heated through.
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Serve the chicken chimichangas with salsa and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 498kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 81mg
- Sodium : 992mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 32g
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