Description
These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious and easy Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a family dinner. They are filled with seasoned shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and salsa, then baked until crispy and golden brown. Serve with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chimichangas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
Optional Toppings:
- guacamole
- salsa
- sour cream
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix the chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and seasonings.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Fill tortillas with the mixture, roll them up, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush chimichangas with butter or oil, bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works well in this recipe.
- For added spice, use hot salsa or jalapeños.
- Unbaked chimichangas can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
