Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a quick, satisfying Tex-Mex dish with creamy cheese, savory chicken, and a crispy baked exterior. Perfect for any meal, they’re customizable and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
8 oz package cream cheese
8 oz Pepperjack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
8 flour tortillas
Cooking spray
Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
Green onions, for garnish
Sour cream (for serving)
Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Cheeses and Seasoning: Stir together the cream cheese, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- Add Chicken: Fold in the shredded cooked chicken, ensuring it’s evenly mixed with the cheese and seasoning mixture.
- Fill and Roll: Lay out the tortillas and divide the chicken mixture evenly. Tuck in the sides and roll tightly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the rolled chimichangas seam side down and spray the tops with more cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
For frying, heat oil in a skillet and fry the chimichangas for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
