Best 11 Baked Chicken And Rice Chimichangas Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines the goodness of chicken, rice, and a crispy tortilla? Look no further than baked chicken and rice chimichangas! These irresistible parcels of delight are the perfect balance of savory fillings, melty cheese, and a golden brown exterior. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create the most delicious baked chicken and rice chimichangas that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, too, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they're much healthier than deep-fried. -Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



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I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

HEARTY BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Hearty Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by boots

Categories     Chicken

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces salsa (mild or spicy)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans
olive oil (for basting)
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • In lg saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.
  • stir in chilli powder,salsa,cumin and cinnamon.
  • stir in shredded chicken.
  • let cool.
  • preheat oven to 450 degerees F.
  • put a heaping tablespoon of beans on each totilla top with about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture fold up the bottom, top and sides of tortilla; (may need to secure with toothpic) place chimichangas in greased baking pan, seam side down.
  • Brush all sides with oil.
  • bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown turning every 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 1125.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas image

I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas image

I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas image

I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Chimichanga recipe from Food.com.

Provided by indygirl79

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
8 flour tortillas
cooking spray
shredded cheddar cheese
green onion (to garnish)
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, pepper jack cheese and taco seasoning.
  • Fold in chicken.
  • Divide amoung tortillas.
  • Tuck in sides and roll up each tortilla.
  • Lay seam side down in a sprayed 9" X 13" baking dish.
  • Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Bake @ 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Turn Chimi's over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream and salsa.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by McGelby

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2/3 cup picante sauce
1/3 cup green onion, slices
3/4-1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 (7 -8 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475.
  • Combine chicken, picante sauce, onion, cumin, oregano and salt in saucepan.
  • Simmer 5 minutes or until most of liquid is evaporated.
  • Brush one side of tortillas with butter.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken mixture onto unbuttered sides.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Fold 2 sides over filling and fold ends down.
  • Place seam side down in 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in 475 degree oven about 13 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  • Top with guacamole, sour cream and additional picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 1493.5, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 38

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas image

I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SHORTCUT OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing these with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them when they get home late after school activities. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded (about 3-1/2 cups)
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a 15x10x1-in. baking pan in the oven., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, rice, beans, chiles, chipotle pepper, cumin, salt and pepper; cook until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro. , Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture across bottom third of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush preheated baking pan with some of the remaining oil. Place chimichangas seam side down; brush tortillas with oil. Bake until crisp and golden, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through baking. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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My baked chimichanga recipe is healthier than a deep-fried version, but it's just as delicious. You can omit the chiles for less heat. -Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup salsa
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a nonstick skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until ingredients are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated. , Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved. In a small bowl, combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chiles; cook until heated through. Serve with chimichangas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispier chimichanga, pan-fry it in a little oil before baking.
  • If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the tortillas.
  • Be careful not to overfill the tortillas, or they will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the chimichangas into even pieces.
  • Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken and rice chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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