Crispy Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy Chicken Chimichangas deliver a golden, crackling shell packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, creamy refried beans, and melty Monterey Jack. Bright avocado, tangy sour cream, and fresh lettuce add cool contrast, while olives and jalapeño bring a briny, gentle heat. Serve for a hearty weeknight dinner or a fun weekend spread when you want a satisfying Southwestern-style feast.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Chicken Chimichangas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the broth, rice, sauce, and 1 diced onion. Stir and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- 2
Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in a large skillet so they become soft enough to fold.
- 3
When the rice mixture is ready, spoon equal portions of the following onto each tortilla: Chicken, shredded Jack cheese, diced onion, olives, rice mixture, and beans. Roll the tortillas, tucking in the sides to keep the filling from spilling out.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the filled tortillas, turning them, until browned on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
To serve: In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions, chile peppers, and tomatoes. Mash together. Arrange shredded lettuce on a platter, then top with the chimichangas, the avocado mixture, sour cream, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 1501.06 kcal High 75%
- Protein 81.92 g Good Source 164%
- Carbohydrate 109.85 g 40%
- Total Fat 84.81 g High 109%
- Saturated Fat 35.19 g High 176%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 277.61 mg High 93%
- Sodium 3089.64 mg High 134%
- Dietary Fiber 17.32 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 8.56 g --
- Added Sugars 1.12 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 1230.81 mg Good Source 95%
- Iron 8.1 mg Good Source 45%
- Potassium 1943.36 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin A 96.54 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 18.9 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.84 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Chicken Chimichangas is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, and Diced Jalapeño Peppers. Each serving provides about 1501.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Chicken Chimichangas made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Chicken Broth, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Diced Onion. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Chicken Chimichangas?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1501.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Chicken Chimichangas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Chicken Chimichangas healthy?
- Crispy Chicken Chimichangas has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1501.06 calories and 81.92 g of protein, or 164% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3089.64 mg (134% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 35.19 g (176% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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