Baked Chicken Chimichanga: The Easy Way to Enjoy Homemade Flavor
Enjoy the delicious taste of homemade baked chicken chimichangas with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, refried beans, cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salsa.
- Warm the tortillas to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and fold in the sides, then roll up tightly.
- Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the tops with cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat tortillas.
- Add more veggies to the filling for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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