Best Baked Chicken And Rice Chimichangas Recipes

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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 CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE



Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas Recipe image

Tortillas are filled with a tasty chicken, rice, and cheese mixture and baked until golden brown and crispy.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 1/4 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Optional Toppings:
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(R) Fiesta Sides(TM) - 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.

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