Best 7 Baked Chimichanga Salad Recipes

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Welcome to a delectable culinary adventure, where we take a classic Mexican dish, the chimichanga, and transform it into a wholesome and refreshing baked chimichanga salad. This innovative recipe combines the crispy and savory flavors of a chimichanga with the vibrant colors and textures of a zesty salad. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and embark on a journey of culinary delight as we present to you the ultimate baked chimichanga salad experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

EASY BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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This is a wonderful recipe that allows me to get my chimichanga fix without all the fat of a deep fried restaurant chimichanga. I team it up with a salad and some rice for a delicious, speedy go-to meal that's fit for company.

Provided by PetesNina

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 cups low fat shredded cheddar cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef till no longer pink.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Add the salsa, black beans and cheese to the meat.
  • Over low heat, heat meat mixture through till cheese is melted.
  • Divide meat mixture evenly between the tortillas.
  • Roll each tortilla up, tucking in ends so the meat mixture is completely enclosed.
  • Place on baking sheet and lightly spray the top of each chimichanga with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chimichangas are nicely golden and crispy.
  • *note: These come out of the oven extremely hot. I let them sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.

IMPOSSIBLE™ BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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A flour tortilla stuffed with a basic filling of spices, cheese, beans, Impossible™ Burger, salsa, and then baked for a healthier favorite.

Provided by sanzoe

Categories     World Cuisine     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package Impossible Burger
1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir Impossible Burger in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Mix crumbles, refried beans, cheese, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and oregano together until combined.
  • Lay tortillas on a flat work surface and place about 1/3 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold tortilla sides up over filling and roll up like burritos.
  • Place chimichangas on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush with oil.
  • Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1126.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHIMICHANGAS



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It has happened to all of us: A restaurant closes and just like that, a favorite dish is gone forever. For thousands of fans of the Tex-Mex chain Chi-Chi's, which shuttered its last 65 restaurants in 2004, that dish was the chimichanga: a big tortilla stuffed with beef, seafood or chicken, lettuce, jack cheese and salsa, and topped with a secret "zesty Mexi-sauce." We've seen endless message- board posts from fans pondering the recipe and reminiscing about that unforgettable topping. Now they can taste it again: Chefs in Food Network Kitchens re-created the old favorite from memory.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 small tomato, chopped, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup sour cream
1 15-ounce can refried beans
4 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus more for topping
Mexi-sauce, for topping (recipe follows)
Shredded lettuce, for topping
Mexican rice, for serving
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles (drained and rinsed)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt the butter with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet; transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; toast 30 seconds. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook until slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and sour cream and warm through. Remove from the heat.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread 2 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border on both ends. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold in the ends and roll up.
  • Put the chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet; brush with the butter-oil mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes per side, brushing again after you flip. Top with the sauce, more cheese, lettuce and tomato. Serve with rice and the remaining beans.
  • Saute onions and garlic cloves in a skillet with vegetable oil. Add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt; cook 30 seconds. Stir in green chiles; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer until thickened, then puree. Stir in cilantro.

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

BAKED SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE



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Chimichangas have got to be in my top favorite foods. They are so full of flavor and texture, and everything you could ever want in a food.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups shredded beef (cooked)
1¼ cups green salsa verde (mild)
16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
8 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup guacamole
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl add the cooked beef, salsa verde, and refried beans. Stir together.
  • Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of the tortilla. Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 inch dish.
  • Spray each tortilla generously with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then turn over and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1211 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: You can make the chicken filling, rice, and beans up to 2 days ahead of time. This will save you time on busy weeknights.
  • Use Rotisserie Chicken: To save even more time, you can use store-bought rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
  • Make it Vegetarian: To make this salad vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and add more black beans or corn.
  • Add Your Favorite Toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to this salad, such as sour cream, guacamole, cheese, or salsa.
  • Pack it for Lunch: This salad is perfect for packing for lunch. Simply assemble the salad in a container and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Conclusion:

This baked chimichanga salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy dinner option, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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