How to fold your chimichanga (without the filling falling out!).
How to fold your chimichanga (without the filling falling out!). is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Frugal Healthy Home on YouTube.
Prep: 3 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 8 min
Cost: $5.00 total, $1.25 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large Flour Tortilla (10‑inch diameter, soft)
- 2 cups Prepared Chimichanga Filling (any cooked filling such as shredded chicken, beef, beans, or vegetables)
- 0.25 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (about 1 tablespoon per tortilla, can use cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
Place Filling
Lay a tortilla flat, then spoon ½ cup of the prepared filling onto the center, slightly off‑center.
Time: PT1M
Add Cheese
Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese over the filling.
Time: PT30S
Fold and Roll
Fold the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly, tucking the ends in to form a sealed chimichanga.
Time: PT1M
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the rolled chimichanga seam‑side down on a prepared baking sheet.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian (if using vegetable filling), High‑protein (if using meat filling)
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 17, 2026








