Description
These Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious Tex-Mex dish that is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. The combination of tender shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and flavorful spices all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For assembling:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, additional salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: to 400°F
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salsa, cheeses, diced green chilies, and spices. Mix well.
- Assemble the chimichangas: Place a scoop of the filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll up tightly.
- Bake: Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Top with optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like black beans, corn, or jalapenos.
- For a quicker version, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
