CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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Crispy outside with gooey cheese inside, this homemade Mexican favorite had our testers saying, "Hello, delicious!" Pair with Spanish rice or serve with chips and salsa for a restaurant-quality meal prepared in minutes. -Bridget Harrison, Cedar Hill, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Honey & Spice Baked Chicken breast halves, cubed
1 cup refried beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa con queso dip, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cook chimichangas until golden brown, turning to cook all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 43g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Taegan Richardson
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Sisipho December
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


Abdullah Miftah
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The chimichangas fell apart when I tried to fry them.


Tammico Smith
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing.


Md Jahaggir
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These chimichangas were a little too greasy for my taste.


Monday Egbe
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Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Umer Jamal
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These were so good, even my picky kids ate them.


Daniel Andrew
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Maxx Buswell
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My family loved these chimichangas. They're definitely a keeper!


HB Aviary
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Delicious!


Derrick Young
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These chimichangas were a great way to use up leftover chicken. They were also very easy to make.


Fahumy Mohamed
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The chimichangas were amazing!


Lacey O'Neill
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The chicken chimichangas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that, they were very good. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Fatuma Mwakusala
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These chimichangas were so easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I love that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand.


Nkosana Prince Mkalipi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chimichangas turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again!


Iqra Qaiser
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These chicken chimichangas were a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.


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