Cha-Cha-Cha Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Cha-Cha-Cha Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: sunflower oil, for frying; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, roughly chopped; 2 green chilies, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 4 tablespoons taco sauce; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 4 large flour tortillas; shredded lettuce; sour cream; ready-made guacamole

Servings: persons

sunflower oil, for frying
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, roughly chopped
2 green chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 tablespoons taco sauce
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 large flour tortillas
shredded lettuce
sour cream
ready-made guacamole

1
Heat the sunflower oil in a large pan and stir-fry the onion, bell pepper, and chicken thighs over a high heat for 3-4 minutes until well browned. Stir in the chiles, garlic, tomatoes, and corn and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
2
Stir in the taco sauce and green onions, and set aside to cool a little.
3
Warm one of the tortillas in a hot, dry frying pan until soft and flexible. Spoon a quarter of the cooled chicken mixture into the center of a tortilla and fold over the edges to form a neat package; pin in place with wooden toothpicks and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
4
Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large frying pan and cook chimichangas for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with shredded lettuce, sour cream and guacamole.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: sunflower oil, for frying, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced, 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Cha-Cha-Cha Chimichangas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cha-Cha-Cha Chimichangas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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