Name: Chicken Chimichangas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; cumin; oregano; chili powder; salt; black pepper; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cup cooked chicken (shredded); 1 can refried beans; ½ cup salsa; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp oregano; 1½ tsp chili powder; 1 cup Mexican cheese (shredded); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 large flour tortillas; sriracha; sour cream; Spanish rice; queso; guacamole

Chicken Chimichangas

Servings 6 chimichangas

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

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Equipment

frying pan
tongs
mixing bowl
measuring cup
measuring spoons

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb chicken breast
cumin
oregano
chili powder
salt
black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Chimichangas

2 cup cooked chicken shredded
1 can refried beans
½ cup salsa
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
1½ tsp chili powder
1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
3 tbsp vegetable oil
6 large flour tortillas

For Sides/Toppings (optional)

sriracha
sour cream
Spanish rice
queso
guacamole

Instructions

For the Chicken

Lightly season chicken with cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and black pepper.
Cook chicken breast in a frying pan filled with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium heat, until no longer pink.
Allow to cool for 2 minutes and then shred the chicken.

For the Chimichangas

In a bowl, mix 1 can of refried beans, 1/2 cup of salsa, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of crushed dried oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 cup of Mexican cheese, and 2 cups of cooked chicken.
Heat 6 tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
Place 1/2 cup of mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas like burritos with sides tucked.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once oil is hot place chimichangas seam side down. Cook chimichangas on all sides until browned.
Remove chimichangas from pan and they are ready to serve with you favorite toppings and sides.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Kid Friendly

Chicken Chimichangas