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Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipe


  • Author: Chef Emy

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