Baked Chicken Chimichangas
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 burritos
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Description
The filling combines cooked, shredded chicken with red salsa, ground cumin, dried oregano, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions, providing layered savory and tangy flavors. The mixture is portioned onto flour tortillas, folded, rolled, and placed seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Brushing the rolled chimichangas with melted butter encourages browning and crispness through baking at 400°F. The resulting dish offers a satisfying crunch on the outside, with a creamy, flavorful filling inside.
Serving ideas include topping with diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, additional salsa, and extra cheddar cheese. This recipe comes from Food and is adapted to allow baking instead of frying for ease and reduced oil use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken chopped or shredded, cooked
- 1 cup salsa of your favorite
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves crushed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- diced tomato for topping
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve with salsa on the side.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from Food and designed for baking rather than frying.
- Use about one-third cup of filling per tortilla for manageable chimichangas.
- Brushing the outside with melted butter before baking enhances crispness and browning.
- Serve with toppings like diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and additional salsa to add freshness and contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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