Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a Mexican classic with thesebaked chicken chimichangas. Made with shredded chicken, spices, and melty cheese, these chimichangas are oven-crisped to golden perfection without the grease. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, they’re bursting with Tex-Mex flavor and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cupscooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
- 1 tspground cumin
- 1 tspchili powder
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
- ¼ cupsalsa or enchilada sauce
- 1 cupshredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4large flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Notes
Add black beans, corn, or rice to the filling for extra bulk.
Can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake when ready.
Use whole-wheat tortillas for a fiber boost.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g