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