Baked Chicken Chimichanga: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Feast
A delectable recipe for baked chicken chimichangas, perfect for a family dinner or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, cumin, chili powder, and salsa.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place the rolled chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with additional salsa and toppings of your choice.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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