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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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Make the filling
- Combine cream cheese, cheese, salsa and seasonings.
- Fold in beans and chicken.
Assemble the Chimichangas
- Add about a cup of mixture to each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up.
- Lay seam side down in a baking dish or cookie sheet.
Bake
- Spray tops of tortillas with olive oil in a mister, or use cooking spray. You could just brush it on too.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Turn the chimichangas over, and bake an additional 15 minutes
- If using, flip the chimichanga over, and add some cheddar cheese and broil for a few minutes until cheese melts.
To serve
- Garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
- Devour
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.