Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
Description
The Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe features shredded chicken blended with salsa and southwestern spices like cumin and oregano. This mixture is combined with prepared Spanish rice and Colby jack cheese to create a rich and hearty filling. Wrapped tightly in large flour tortillas, the chimichangas are brushed with oil and baked at 425°F, resulting in a crisp exterior without frying.
The chimichangas develop a golden, crunchy shell while maintaining a tender, cheesy, and well-seasoned interior from the rice and chicken blend. Baking rather than frying makes this dish less greasy yet still crispy.
They can be served with various toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges, allowing for customization to taste and occasion. This recipe transforms simple components into a comforting Mexican-inspired meal with textural contrast and balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup chicken cooked and shredded
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 2 tbsp canola oil divided, or vegetable oil
- 1 package Knorr Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice
- 1 1/4 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 4 flour tortillas burrito sized
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano. Set aside.
- Prepare your Knorr® Fiesta Sides™rice according to package directions (cover and simmer for 7 minutes) or rice recipe. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the chicken mixture and cheese. Divide the mixture between flour tortillas, wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, chopped lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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