Chicken Chimichangas Baked
Indulge in the bold and zesty flavors of Chicken Chimichangas Baked—a lighter twist on the classic deep-fried favorite. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, creamy melted cheese, and a kick of salsa, all seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Rolled in soft flour tortillas and brushed with butter for a golden, crispy finish in the oven, these chimichangas are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired dinner. Serve them hot with creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro for a meal that's bursting with flavor and texture. Healthy, convenient, and irresistibly crispy—these baked chimichangas are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Chili powder
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 6 pieces Flour tortillas (large)
- 3 tbsp Butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream cheese, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well until fully combined.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a sealed burrito shape.
Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the tops of the chimichangas with the melted butter to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chimichangas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.0 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.9 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 997 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 4673 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 291.0 g | 582% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1578 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3453 mg | 73% | |
*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.
