Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Chicken Chimichangas Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup salsa-medium for more of a kick ((we like Mateo's brand)); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup refried beans; 4 oz. can mild chopped green chiles; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, garlic powder; 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken ((like rotisserie)); 1 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese ((small holes)); 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese ((small holes)); 6 burrito size flour tortillas; vegetable oil ((if frying)); Chipotle Sauce; Pico de Gallo; Cilantro; Guacamole (or avocados)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:18min

As a San Diegan Mexican food connoisseur, I’m sharing flavor-exploding, cheesy, shatteringly crispy chimichangas to rival my favorite restaurant! The recipe can be deep fried, air fried, or baked, and it includes tips for crispy success using each method. Follow for step-by-step photos, tips, tricks, meal prep, and freezing options.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:50:45 GMT