Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
I’m all about the easy dinners that can incorporate a rotisserie chicken into, aren’t you?
I love the fact that I can grab everything I need and have a meal like this on these yummy and EASY Rotisserie Chicken Chimichangas on the table for my family in no time flat. This is probably a recipe that we make too often, but you know what? It’s affordable, my family loves it and the ingredients are so easy to grab and go that I’ve got them memorized and usually have everything but the rotisserie chicken on hand!
Ingredients for this Homemade Chimichanga Recipe
1 rotisserie chicken, white meat removed and shredded
8 large tortillas
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1.5 cups rice, cooked
1.5 cups shredded quesadilla cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1 T chili powder
2 t cumin
1 t salt
How to Make Homemade Chimichangas
1. Preheat a frying pan with about 1/2” cooking oil to medium high heat.
2. Lay out the tortillas, then add the rice and beans evenly among them.
3. Mix the shredded chicken, salsa, and spices, then add evenly to the tortillas.
4. Top each tortilla with shredded cheese, then roll up -folding in the edges as you go.
5. Add the chimis to the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Turn after the bottom is browned, about 2-3
minutes.
6. Cook until fully browned, then place on paper towels.
To serve, top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
More Easy Recipe Ideas:
- Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Easy Sheet Pan Chicken
- Taco Pasta Recipe
- Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Recipe
- Easy Vegetable Fried Rice
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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
This easy rotisserie chicken recipe is one of our favorites - so easy to make and so delicious! Made with store bought cooked chicken, it comes together quickly and will be a family favorite for those busy weeknight dinners. This chicken dish also works great for leftovers the next day.
Ingredients
- 1 Rotisserie Chicken
- 8 large tortillas
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups rice, cooked
- 1.5 cups shredded quesadilla cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 T chili powder
- 2 t cumin
- 1 t salt
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan with about 1/2” cooking oil to medium high heat.
- Lay out the tortillas, then add the rice and beans evenly among them.
- Mix the shredded chicken, salsa, and spices, then add evenly to the tortillas.
- Top each tortilla with shredded cheese, then roll up -folding in the edges as you go.
- Add the chimis to the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Turn after the bottom is browned, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook until fully browned, then place on paper towels.
- To serve, top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 425Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1113mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 6gSugar: 2gProtein: 16g
*just an estimate
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Chimichangas are one of my absolute favorite naughty Mexican meals. 😛 Yours have such gorgeous color. I bet these would also be great with leftover turkey!