Description
Make a healthier version of your favorite Tex-Mex dish with these easy, oven-baked chicken chimichangas that achieve a satisfying crunch without deep frying.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing
- Optional: Salsa, guacamole, or extra sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Warm the flour tortillas briefly in the microwave or a dry skillet to make them pliable.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then tightly roll the tortilla from the bottom up to seal the filling inside, creating a neat burrito shape.
- Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops and sides of the chimichangas with cooking spray or brush them with melted butter for crispiness.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly brush the tortillas with melted butter instead of cooking spray.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to speed up the prep time.
- If you prefer a spicier filling, add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 60