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So I have made no secret that my family and I happen to love Mexican food any time of the year. I also am honest when I say I love recipes that are easy and cut some corners here and there. I mean nothing is worse than preparing a meal that takes too long.
One of the things I love to buy is Rotisserie Chicken in my local grocery store. See with this already prepared and cooked chicken, I can pretty much make just about any meal I want for my family using this chicken. This includes just a plain old chicken dinner with veggies on the side. Or even cut it up off the chicken to add into meals such tacos, casseroles and more.
Recently, I decided to get a bit creative with rotisserie chicken. Like I said we are all for Mexican food. So I went with a simple, but delicious variation on Chicken Chimichangas using rotisserie chicken.
With large tortilla soft shells, I added pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, rice, black beans, salsa, shredded cheese and more.
Rolled them up and fried for a few minutes.
They came out perfectly crispy. You could also bake these in the oven or even grill outdoors during the warmer summer months now.
Honestly this chicken chimichangas recipe is so versatile. Once again pretty quick to make. And even my picky eater loves them. So, this one is a winner for all it would seem.
How about it? Do you want to make Quick & Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichangas?
Then scroll down to read my detailed, but very easy chicken chimichangas recipe…
Looking for an easy and quick chicken recipe for even the pickiest of eaters in your home? Then check out my simple chimichangas recipe.Quick & Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichangas Recipe
Quick & Easy Rotisserie Chicken Chimichangas Recipe
A quick and easy recipe using Rotisserie Chicken to make Chimichangas for the whole family for dinner time.
Ingredients
- 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
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:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 500
There you have it the quickest and easiest chicken chimichangas recipe you will ever need to enjoy chimichangas for dinner and more!
Do you enjoy chimichangas?
How do you make them?
Now share with me in the comments…
Meredith Spidel says
Yum! My family would love these! Thanks for sharing this!
Janine says
Aw, you are always so welcome and thank you always, Meredith, too!! 🙂
Nellie says
LOVE this recipe! My kids are going to LOVE this recipe. Do you think I can use steak in this as well? I pretty much love anything Mexican!!
Janine says
I totally think you could use steak, too. And just another thing we have in common as I love Mexican, too 😉
Tamara says
I have hadn’t Chimichangas in FOREVER, and even then, it was the frozen kind from BJ’s. ha! Sign me up for these when we finally hang out!
Janine says
Aw, definitely and you know we need to hang out like ASAP!!
Laura at Fantastically Four says
I’ve never made chimichangas for the family before…not sure why, because these sound SO good and super easy! Thanks for the recipe!
Janine says
My pleasure, Laura and hope you can make these soon as they really are so-so easy to make 🙂
Sandra L Garth says
Sometimes long stints in the kitchen can be therapeutic. Other times I want to be out of there fast, quick and in a hurry. This recipe will take care of the latter and provide a wonderful meal. Thanks for sharing!
Janine says
Aw, I truly hope it does and so happy to share with you, Sandra 😉
Aunt Gloria says
This looks so easy and so yummy. I will have to try them! xxoo
Janine says
Aw, I hope you can soon xoxo
Mary leigh says
This looks so tasty and simple – what a great idea to use the rotisserie chicken already cooked!
Janine says
Thanks Mary and love using already pre-cooked rotisserie chicken as makes this recipe that much easier to prepare! 🙂
Diane ROARK says
YUM! I love Mexican food and your chimichangas not only sound delicious but easy to make. I really do need to purchase more Rotisserie chickens and use them to create quick meals.
Thank you for sharing this recipe,
Diane
Janine says
Aw, happy to share and love using rotisserie chicken for easy-to-make meals! 🙂
Jen says
My home town created the carne seca chimis, but dang girl do these look good 🙂
Janine says
Thanks Jen and would love to try those famous carne sea chimis now, too!! 🙂
Christine Carter says
This looks like another amazing and simple recipe, Janine. I have never tried Chimichangas- but I KNOW my kids would love these. Time to go for it, thanks to YOU. <3
Janine says
Yay and hope you can make soon for your kids, too!! 🙂
dianna mendez says
Great way to use the leftover rotisserie chicken from the market. I will definitely be using this wonderful recipe idea. Thanks for sharing!
Janine says
Aw, thank you so much once again, Dianna 🙂