Chicken Chimichangas!
Serves 6
20 mins prep
27 mins cook
47 mins total
An easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe perfect for Cinco De Mayo dinner, using ingredients you might already have at home. These chimichangas are baked until golden and crispy.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Once cooked through, add the black beans, paprika, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, and 3/4 cup of salsa. Toss to coat all ingredients and cook for 2 minutes. Then, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese until melted. Take a tortilla, fill it with the chicken and cheese mixture, and fold it into a chimichanga. Place the folded chimichanga seam-side down on a greased baking sheet. Coat the chimichangas with melted butter. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. For a crispier result, you can also fry them in oil in a pan instead of baking. After 20 minutes, remove from the oven, sprinkle with additional cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Plate and serve hot, optionally with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.


