Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapenos
- 1 package of small flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup oil for frying
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sour cream and salsa for dipping
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and diced jalapenos in a bowl.
- Spread refried beans on tortillas, add chicken mixture, and roll tightly to form small burritos.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the rolled chimichangas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Drain on paper towels and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for crispy results.
- Can be prepared ahead and frozen; reheat in oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
