Oven Fried Chicken Chimichangas
Get ready to elevate your Tex-Mex night with these irresistible Oven Fried Chicken Chimichangas! This recipe delivers all the classic chimichanga flavors you love, but with a healthy twist—baked to golden perfection instead of deep-fried. Juicy shredded chicken is perfectly seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, then mixed with creamy cheese and zesty salsa for a bold, savory filling. Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, these chimichangas crisp up beautifully in the oven with the help of a light olive oil spray, making them both flavorful and guilt-free. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family dinner. Enjoy a crunchy, cheesy bite of oven-baked perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 6 Flour tortillas (large)
- Olive oil spray
- Optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, extra salsa)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly like a burrito to form a chimichanga. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
Place the chimichangas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops and sides of the chimichangas with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chimichangas are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.7 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 4977 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.7 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 213.1 g | 426% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1416 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2424 mg | 52% | |
*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.
