Best 8 Roast Chicken Chimichangas Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, look no further than roast chicken chimichangas. This versatile dish is sure to please everyone at your table, and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a crispy tortilla shell, tender chicken filling, and a flavorful sauce, roast chicken chimichangas are the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A delicious crispy burrito served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa (, your favorite kind)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (, crushed)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese (, cheddar or Mexican blend)
2 green onions (, chopped)
3 Tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
6 large flour tortillas
Salsa, sour cream and guacamole (, optional)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
  • Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
  • For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
  • Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Tortillas filled with a chicken, rice, beans and olive mixture - rolled, fried and topped with a piquant avocado mix, sour cream and cheese, all served on a bed of lettuce. Being raised 12 miles from the border of Mexico, I was brought up on Mexican food and learned how to make many of the dishes.

Provided by Rebecca Swift

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
½ cup red enchilada sauce
1 ½ onion, diced, divided
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast, divided
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
4 cups refried beans, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 avocados, peeled and pitted
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, diced
¼ cup finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 tomato, diced
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Mix and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat tortillas in a large skillet (so that they are soft enough to fold).
  • When rice mixture is ready, spoon equal amounts of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture and beans. Roll tortillas, tucking in sides to prevent filling from spilling over.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • To Serve: In a medium bowl combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers and tomatoes. Mash together. Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1595.1 calories, Carbohydrate 133.4 g, Cholesterol 214.8 mg, Fat 83.7 g, Fiber 22.1 g, Protein 79.8 g, SaturatedFat 36.6 g, Sodium 2321.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, too, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they're much healthier than deep-fried. -Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño, salt, pepper, rotisserie chicken, corn, cumin, paprika, cream cheese, flour tortillas, cheese blend, oil, sour cream, pico de gallo

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño, diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup corn
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
8 oz cream cheese
6 flour tortillas
2 cups cheese blend
oil, for frying
sour cream, for serving
pico de gallo, for serving

Steps:

  • Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño to a lightly oiled sauté pan. Season with salt and pepper, then cook until onions are translucent.
  • Once veggies are fully cooked add in chicken, corn, cumin, and paprika. Mix together until fully combined.
  • Remove chicken from the heat and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add in cream cheese and mix until chicken becomes creamy.
  • Using a medium-sized ice cream scooper. Scoop out 2 portions of creamy chicken and place on flour tortilla. Top with cheese blend then roll tightly into a burrito.
  • Preheat oil to 325ºF (170ºC).
  • Place burrito into shallow oil, flap side down to create a seal and cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides or until golden brown.
  • Top with sour cream and pico de gallo.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 6 grams

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 Chimichangas

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup picante sauce or 2/3 cup your favorite salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
chopped green onion, for serving
picante sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
  • Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides over filling.
  • Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with melted margarine.
  • Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.

SHORTCUT OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing these with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them when they get home late after school activities. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded (about 3-1/2 cups)
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a 15x10x1-in. baking pan in the oven., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, rice, beans, chiles, chipotle pepper, cumin, salt and pepper; cook until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro. , Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture across bottom third of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush preheated baking pan with some of the remaining oil. Place chimichangas seam side down; brush tortillas with oil. Bake until crisp and golden, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through baking. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

ROAST CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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These chimichangas are oven-browned instead of deep-fried. The filling uses queso fresco. If it's not available, try shredded Monterey Jack.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Meat

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups shredded shredded roasted cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
cooking spray
1/2 cup bottled green chili salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
  • Spread 1/4 cup beans down center of each tortilla. Top each tortilla with 2/3 cup chicken mixture; roll up. Place rolls, seam sides down, on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Coat tops of chimichangas with cooking spray. Bake at 500° for 7 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 531.2, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 23.6

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

Provided by Sam Zien

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 60ml (if frying rather than baking)
5 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets, or about 300g leftover cooked chicken
½ onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, roughly chopped
100g green chillies from a jar, finely chopped
85g Monterey Jack cheese, grated plus extra for serving
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chipotle chilli powder
6 large flour tortillas
400g can refried beans (optional)
240ml red enchilada sauce
soured cream and a handful of chopped coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
  • Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
  • Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
  • Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
  • To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
  • While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.85 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For crispy chimichangas, make sure the tortillas are completely dry before filling and frying. You can pat them dry with paper towels or air dry them for a few minutes.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to fry the chimichangas so that they have plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the chimichangas. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Fry the chimichangas in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  • Serve the chimichangas immediately with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Roast chicken chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer at parties or gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give roast chicken chimichangas a try!

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