Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas
Transform dinner into a fiesta with these irresistible Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas! This quick and easy oven-baked recipe combines tender shredded chicken, gooey cheddar cheese, and zesty green chilies, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough for a fun twist on traditional chimichangas. Seasoned to perfection with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, each bite delivers a flavorful Tex-Mex-inspired experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden, flaky bundles are perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair with sour cream and salsa for dipping, and prepare to wow your taste buds with every crispy, cheesy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons Canned diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 package Crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles as marked.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle of crescent dough. Gently roll up the dough, tucking in the sides as you go, and place the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter to help them turn golden brown while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden and fully cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve the chimichangas with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauces on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
