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Easy Baked Chicken Chimichanga

Easy Baked Chicken Chimichanga for a Flavorful Weeknight Treat

Enjoy this Easy Baked Chicken Chimichanga, a healthier twist on a classic Tex-Mex dish, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken can use rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Refried Beans or black beans for variety
  • 1 cup Salsa your favorite kind
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander or cumin as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder or taco seasoning
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar/Mexican Blend) try Pepper Jack for extra kick
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions or regular onions
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeños remove seeds for less heat
For Assembling
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (Melted) or olive/avocado oil
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas burrito-sized work best

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, refried beans, salsa, coriander, chili powder, shredded cheese, green onions, and jalapeños. Stir well until evenly mixed.
  3. Take a large flour tortilla and lay it flat. Spoon a generous amount of filling onto the center, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
  4. Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichangaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Tightly roll and avoid overfilling to maintain crispy chimichangas. Experiment with different fillings and toppings.

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