Baked Chicken Chimichangas

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a weeknight dinner dream! A slightly healthier spin on a traditional classic, these will be a family favorite worth repeating

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 14 ounces can black beans
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 6 flour tortillas burrito sized
  • olive oil/cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded (optional)

For serving

  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
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Instructions

Get prepped

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the filling

  1. Combine cream cheese, cheese, salsa and seasonings.
  2. Fold in beans and chicken.

Assemble the Chimichangas

  1. Add about a cup of mixture to each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up.
  2. Lay seam side down in a baking dish or cookie sheet.

Bake

  1. Spray tops of tortillas with olive oil in a mister, or use cooking spray. You could just brush it on too.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  3. Turn the chimichangas over, and bake an additional 15 minutes
  4. If using, flip the chimichanga over, and add some cheddar cheese and broil for a few minutes until cheese melts.

To serve

  1. Garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
  2. Devour

Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 1020mg (43%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 570IU (11%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 247mg (25%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1020mg 43%
Potassium 374mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 570IU 11%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 247mg 25%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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

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