Chicken Chimichangas Made Easy in the Pressure Cooker
These Chicken Chimichangas are easy to make in a pressure cooker and pack in bold Mexican flavors. They're filled with a juicy and savory chicken mixture, refried beans, and melted cheese, then fried until deliciously crispy. Perfect for a fuss-free weeknight meal with restaurant-style results.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet 10-inch non-stick
- 1 Tongs for flipping
- 1 Paper towels for draining
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 ½ cups shredded chicken breasts cooked
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil for sautéing
- vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ cup salsa bottled or fresh
- 2 tablespoon sour cream plus more for topping
- 1 ¾ cups refried beans homemade or store bought
- 6 burrito size flour tortillas
- 5 oz shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot add onion and saute until slightly golden and tender, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Add in tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander and salsa. Bring to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently until sauce has thickened and onions are tender, about 6 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, stir in sour cream and toss in chicken.
- Spread ¼ cup refried beans onto each tortilla. Layer with ½ cup chicken mixture and top with 3 tablespoon cheese. Fold and roll tightly.
- Fasten each chimichanga with a toothpick to hold the shape.
- Fill pan with 1-inch vegetable oil. Heat to 360 - 365 degrees F.
- Add two chimichangas seam side down and fry until golden brown on bottom. Use tongs to flip and fry other side until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chimichangas. Serve hot with guacamole, salsa or sour cream.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. To reheat without losing crispiness, bake in the oven at 350°F until hot. Freeze individually wrapped for meal prep.