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Chicken Chimichangas

Crispy fried burritos filled with seasoned chicken, cheese, and beans.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken, refried beans, cheese, green chilies, cumin, and chili powder.
  2. Divide mixture evenly among tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
  3. Fold tortillas tightly into burrito shapes, tucking in the ends.
  4. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chimichangas 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain on paper towels before serving with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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