Baked Chicken Chimichangas

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    608 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

These crispy chicken chimichangas are baked for a healthier spin on chimichangas! Filled with chicken, cheese, and refried beans, they're a protein-packed, super-simple dish that everyone will love.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 envelope)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

For topping

  • ½ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, and ½ cup sour cream.
  3. Lay each tortilla flat and spread ¼ of the beans, followed by ¼ chicken mixture, and ¼ of the cheese. Fold the ends in and roll the tortilla tightly burrito style.
  4. Brush the bottom of a baking sheet with oil, then place the chimichangas seam side down on the oiled part. Brush the remaining oil over the top of the burrito.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove, pour the enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with additional cheese. Return the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  6. Top the chimichangas with sour cream and pico de gallo. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This makes 4 large chimichangas. You can use smaller taco sized tortillas to make 8 medium chimichangas.
  • Substitutions: 
  • How to Store: Separate into meal-sized portions and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • How to Freeze: This Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
  • This Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
  • Cheddar cheese: Swap in pepper jack, Monterey jack, or another favorite cheese if you prefer. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chimichanga Calories 608kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 1937mg (81%) Potassium 521mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1318IU (26%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 355mg (36%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 608 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chimichanga
Calories 608kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 132mg 44%
Sodium 1937mg 81%
Potassium 521mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1318IU 26%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 355mg 36%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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