Chicken Chimichanga

Cook: 5 min Cuisine: Mexican

Crispy chicken chimichangas filled with cheesy goodness and seasoned chicken, perfect for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal that appeals to fans of hearty, cheesy dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
  • 3/8 cup chunky taco sauce
  • 1/8 cup green onion slices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine chopped, cooked chicken, chunky taco sauce, green onion slices, cumin, oregano, and salt in a medium frypan.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

600 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.4g 39% DV
Total Fat 42.3g 54% DV
Carbs 45.6g 17% DV
Fiber 14.7g 53% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10282.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 974.8mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 112.5mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134.5mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 846mg 65% DV
Iron 27.2mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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