Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a crispy and delicious Mexican-inspired dish filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup salsa (for serving)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form a chimichanga.
- Brush the tops of the chimichangas with olive oil and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg