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.

Suzie Gladstone
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The chimichangas were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Yousof Shamiri
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These were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Afro Cassi
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I would have liked the recipe to include a sauce or salsa to serve with the chimichangas.


Maria Lucia Ancheta
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chimichangas turned out perfectly. They were crispy, cheesy, and delicious.


Angelo Gazidede
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These were so good! I loved the crispy tortillas and the flavorful filling.


Mohamed Shafraz
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I thought the chimichangas were a bit bland. I would add more seasoning next time.


Matthew Thomas
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The recipe was easy to follow and the chimichangas turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Minhas Jutt
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These were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Saritha Chand
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I'm not a big fan of chimichangas, but these were actually really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the tortillas were perfectly crispy.


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


Ahmar Bagwaya
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These chicken chimichangas were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the tortillas were crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.