Chicken Chimichangas
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Flour tortillas stuffed with refried beans, seasoned chicken, and cheese, then fried until crispy. Rich, comforting, and satisfying with a contrast of textures. A family-friendly main dish with Mexican flavors and soul-food appeal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 3 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts*
- Vegetable oil for frying, (plus 2 tsp for sautéing )
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 cup salsa** ((bottled or fresh))
- 2 Tbsp sour cream, (plus more for topping)
- 1 3/4 cups refried beans, (homemade or store bought*)
- 6 burrito size flour tortillas
- 5 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend ((1 1/4 cups)***)
- Guacamole and diced tomatoes, (for serving (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1129mg
- Total sugar
- 5g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 561mg
- Calcium
- 259mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 1129MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.