Description
These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that the whole family will love. Filled with seasoned shredded chicken, gooey cheddar cheese, and flavorful spices, these chimichangas are baked to crispy perfection and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chimichangas:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild or medium)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for brushing)
- 1/2 cup refried beans (optional)
For Serving:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the chimichangas: If using refried beans, spread them on each tortilla. Add the chicken mixture, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
- Bake: Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush with butter or oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with ground beef or rotisserie chicken.
- Add diced green chiles or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Leftover chimichangas can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
