BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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My friend Nancy shared this recipe with me years ago, and it's the recipe I always use now when making Chicken Chimichangas (baking or frying). It has always turned out great, and it has become a family favorite. I usually serve it with lots of fresh toppings piled on top and some Spanish Rice and Pico de Gallo served...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c cooked chicken, shredded (great recipe for using up leftover roasted chicken!)
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 c salsa
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
SUGGESTED OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
diced tomato
low-fat sour cream
guacamole or diced avocado
chopped cilantro
additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and green onions.
  • 3. Set 6 tortillas on the counter. Add about 1/3 cup of the filling to the center of each tortilla.
  • 4. Fold two opposites sides about 1 1/2 inches in, toward center. Then fold up the bottom edge about 1 1/2 inches, then tightly roll the bottom edge up toward the top, covering filling, so it's rolled up tightly like a burrito. Make sure all the filling is inside and no filling is spilling out.
  • 5. Place rolled chimichangas on a baking sheet, seam side down. Brush the top and sides of the chimichangas with melted butter (or spray lightly with butter spray).
  • 6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until crispy. Serve immediately, garnished with your chosen toppings.

Raisha Isha
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These chimichangas were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


M same G
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but these chimichangas were surprisingly good! I would definitely make them again.


Methun Fk
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The recipe was easy to follow and the chimichangas turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chris Kenon
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These chimichangas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Denys Nochez
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I would have liked the chimichangas to be a little more crispy, but overall they were still very good.


Md Masud Sarkar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chimichangas turned out perfectly! They were crispy, cheesy, and delicious.


Karabo masia
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The chimichangas were a little too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Jon Ahmad
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These were so easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Musawer Gull
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but these chimichangas were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Arbaz Arbaz
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I made these chimichangas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Khanyiso Lupuwana
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These baked chicken chimichangas were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chimichangas were crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


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