Jul 14 2026

Chicken Chimi Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Seasoned shredded chicken, cheddar jack, red rice, refried beans, cabbage, crema, queso flameado.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Filling

Rice and Beans

Toppings

Method

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.

Cook Rice and Beans

  1. 2

    Prepare Red Rice

    In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add red rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 3

    Heat Refried Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.

Assemble Chicken Chimi

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked red rice, and warmed refried beans. Mix well.

  2. 5

    Fill and Top

    In a tortilla, add a generous portion of the chicken mixture and top with shredded cabbage, cheddar jack cheese, crema, and queso flameado.

  3. 6

    Roll the Tortilla

    Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, folding in the sides as you go to secure the filling.

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