Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas
Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas wrap tender, spice-simmered chicken and creamy refried beans in tortillas that fry up crisp and golden, with melty pepper Jack at the center. Each bite balances gentle heat from ancho and green chiles with cheesy richness and a crunchy shell. Serve hot for a fun dinner spread with queso, pico, cilantro, and shredded lettuce so everyone can top their own.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Evenly sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over one side of the chicken breasts.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken, seasoned side down, and cook without moving until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and push it to one side of the pan.
- 3
Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and the bouillon, stirring gently until well combined.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer gently until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Remove the chicken from the pan and increase the heat to medium-high; cook until the broth mixture reduces by about half. Shred the chicken and return it to the pan with the green chiles. Stir until well combined, then remove from the heat.
- 6
Whisk the flour and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth; set aside. Heat the oil for frying in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- 7
Place a tortilla on the work surface and spread about 3 tablespoons beans in the center. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 1/3 to 1/2 cup well-drained shredded chicken. Lightly brush the flour mixture around the edges of the top half of the tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla in just over the edges of the filling and fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling. Press back on the tortilla to pack the filling tightly and continue to roll upward. Lightly press the tortilla edges to seal tightly and set aside, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- 8
Carefully place 2 burritos into the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes. Drain on the prepared baking sheet. Bring the oil back to temperature and repeat with the remaining burritos.
- 9
Top as desired with warm queso, pico de gallo, cilantro and shredded lettuce, or other toppings, and serve right away.
- Calories 906.89 kcal High 45%
- Protein 33.37 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 44.15 g 16%
- Total Fat 69.71 g High 89%
- Saturated Fat 6.39 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.11 mg High 28%
- Sodium 923.94 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 4.71 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.53 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 335.97 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 346.71 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 24.36 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 906.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 906.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas healthy?
- Ultimate Chicken Chimichangas has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 906.89 calories and 33.37 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 923.94 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.39 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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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