Baked chimichangas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. They are made with flour tortillas that are filled with a variety of fillings, such as chicken, beef, or vegetables, and then rolled up and baked. The chimichangas are then smothered in a creamy green chili sauce, which adds a delicious and flavorful kick. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa, and you have a meal that everyone will love!
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BAKED GREEN CHILE CHIMICHANGAS
Chimichangas, a specialty of Mexican cuisine in the Southwestern U.S., are basically deep fried burritos. Baking, rather than frying, gives them a satisfying crunch without all the fat and calories.
Provided by Jessica Braider
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté them for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften. (Note: If you are using meat, add that now too, and brown it with the onions.) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the quinoa to the skillet, stirring to coat it, and then add the tomato sauce, beans, and chilies or salsa verde. Bring it to a low boil, reduce the heat, and simmer it for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes. Simmer the mixture for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, and spoon equal amounts into the center of each tortilla. Top it with a handful of cheese. Fold the tortillas burrito style (first fold in the ends, then roll it up), and lay them seam-side down in the baking dish. (At this point, you can bake them or refrigerate them for up to 12 hours.)
- Bake the chimichangas for 15 - 20 minutes until they are lightly browned and heated through. Serve with a scoop of extra salsa, if desired.
BAKED CHIMICHANGAS
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
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 WITH GREEN SAUCE
This sauce can stand up against any Mexican restaurant and is easy to prepare as well. The fresh jalapeno and canned chilies in the sauce give it a good balance of flavor. Save time by purchasing a rotisseri chicken from your grocery store!
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 8 chimichangas
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the cream of chicken soup into a blender along with the green chiles, olives, jalapeno, and lime juice.
- Puree until smooth, then pour into a saucepan, and warm over medium-low heat while proceeding with the recipe.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning until well blended.
- Fold in the chicken.
- Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas. Fold each tortilla into a rectanglular packet around the filling.
- Spray the chimichangas with non-stick cooking spray and bake seal side down until the tortillas are lightly browned, about 20 minutes--but watch them as each oven is different.
- To serve, place a chimichanga on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce overtop.
- Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream.
CREAMY CHICKEN CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE..
Makes 8-9 chimichangas,I usually serve one per plate with other sides,such as refried beans,corncake,mexican salad and of course flan for dessert......My DH and I really like this dish,it is sure to be a crowd pleaser...
Provided by Potluck
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-9 chimichangas, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1lb. or approx.4 large chicken breast in broth to cook till fork tender.
- Drain,but reserve 1 cup broth.
- When cool to handle,cut into 1/4"-1/2" diced pieces.
- Add first 8 ingredients to pot and cook to melt cheese and well blended.
- Heat tortillas.Preheat oven 400.
- Place 1/3 cup filling on each and roll ends and sides,to make a rectangle.
- Seams down in pam sprayed 13x9 baking dish.
- Brush tops with olive oil or spray with pam also.
- Bake 25 minutes till browned and crisped.
- In saucepan,pour reserved broth.
- 1/4 cup flour,1tsp chicken bouilion,and 1 1/2 tsp cumin whisk,till blended.
- Add 1/2 cup milk whisking till smooth and thickened. Add 4oz can diced green chiles.Pour spoonfuls of sauce over chimichanga when ready to serve.I added cooking chicken and sauce to prep time.Sauce should resemble in thickness of a gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 916.5, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.7
BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS
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
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
CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE
I am not generally a fan of chimichangas at restaurants, but this had me going back for seconds. It is easy to prepare the meat ahead of time and then have a very quick meal in a pinch.
Provided by SSTRAWDER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts into a large saucepan. Pour in the water, and season with chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir in 4 ounces of green chiles, onion, and garlic; continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Reserve remaining 3 ounces of chopped green chilies. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the onion mixture.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the water and bouillon cube until the water has thickened and the bouillon cube has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Whisk in reserved 3 ounces of green chilies and the sour cream; season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place a tortilla onto your work surface, then spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling halfway between the bottom edge and the center of the tortilla. Flatten the filling into rectangle shape with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle about 1 ounce of the Monterey Jack cheese over the filling. Fold the bottom of the tortilla snugly over the filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll the chimichanga up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder; secure the ends with wooden toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook the chimichangas, 2 at a time, in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and remove toothpicks. Top with sour cream sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1042.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
Tips:
- For a crispier chimichanga, fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
- To make the chimichangas ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them unbaked. When ready to serve, bake them from frozen at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or Pico de Gallo.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, use black beans or tofu instead of chicken.
- To make the green chili cream sauce, use canned diced green chilies or roasted poblano peppers.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
- For a spicier sauce, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Conclusion:
These Baked Chimichangas with Green Chili Cream Sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The chimichangas are crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful chicken and cheese filling. The green chili cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and spicy flavor to the dish. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these Baked Chimichangas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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