Best Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipes

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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

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles (drained)
5 pitted green olives
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (just use half)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
6 green onions (sliced)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour 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 cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the taco seasoning packet until well blended.
  • Fold in the chicken and mix until well combined.
  • Evenly divide mixture among the 8 tortillas.
  • Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling.
  • Place all chimichangas in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brush all sides of each chimichanga with a small amount of olive oil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, pull pan out and turn over each chimichanga.
  • Bake for 15 minutes more.
  • Place chimichangas on a plate, and ladle the warm sauce over top.
  • Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  • Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved.
  • In a bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth and gradually stir into broth.
  • Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in chilies and cook until heated through.
  • Top chimichangas with sauce.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS WITH GREEN SAUCE



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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

2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
5 pitted green olives
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded monterey jack cheese
0.5 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 lb shredded cooked chicken meat
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Oh boy, these baked chicken chimichangas are fantastic! By brushing the tortillas with oil before baking, they crisp up beautifully but with less fat than deep frying. The meat filling is full of flavor. Cooking the meat with the bone and skin on makes the chicken succulent and rich. Muna's green chili sauce is so simple to make...

Provided by Muna Escobar

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 bone-in chicken breasts
3 c water
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
7 oz canned green chillies
1/2 c onion, minced
3 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c sour cream
salt & pepper, to taste
8-10 8-10" flour tortillas
8 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken. Simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20-25 min). Make sure to rotate the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • 2. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper for about 15 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in half of the green chilies, onion, & garlic.
  • 4. Continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup.
  • 5. Remove the chicken and shred.
  • 6. Return to the onion mixture.
  • 7. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • 8. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • 9. Whisk in the broth and simmer for a few minutes.
  • 10. Whisk in the other half of green chilies and the sour cream. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • 11. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling onto each tortilla.
  • 12. Sprinkle on some cheese.
  • 13. Fold tightly into a burrito and place on a greased baking sheet or dish.
  • 14. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • 15. Brush burritos all over with oil.
  • 16. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly golden (about 20-25 minutes depending on how crispy you want them).
  • 17. Serve with sour cream sauce. The sauce can be drizzled over it or used for dipping.

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 CHEDDAR CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 22

TOPPINGS:
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
Coarse salt
Fresh black pepper
2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, optional
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Lettuce, shredded
Avocado or guacamole
Tomatoes, diced
Sour cream
Salsa

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet and cook the onion, garlic and jalapeño until soft. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of black pepper, cook 1 minute. Add the chicken, tomatoes and cilantro, mix well then stir in the sour cream. Remove from heat. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and butter together. 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 1/3 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold in the ends and roll up. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Brush the chimichangas with the buttery oil and bake about 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Serve with your choice of toppings.

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 CHIMICHANGAS WITH SAUCE



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Great way to stretch a buck. You can feed 4 people for the price of one with this dinner. I love Chimi's but hate frying. Why fry and add a lot of grease when you can bake it and get the same crunch without all of the calories? Another trick with this dinner is to use low fat or no fat refried beans and sour cream. Many of...

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 1/2 c shredded chicken
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (seeds removed)
1 small diced yellow onion
3 clove garlic minced
1 small 1 small tomato, chopped, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (fresh is best, but you can use 2 tsp dried)
1/4 c sour cream
1 c refried beans (15oz)
4 (10 in) flour tortilas
1 c shredded monterey jack cheese
sauce for topping
lettuce
rice for serving
SAUCE
1/2 c onion, chopped
2 clove minced garlic
1 pinch each of chile powder, cumin, sugar and salt
1-2 can(s) 4 oz each of green chilis, drained, rinsed and chopped
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c fresh chopped cilantro
dash(es) pepper to taste ** change/ addition **

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 450°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 and add the onion, garlic and jalapeno, cook over medium-low heat until soft. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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 and sour cream if you wish. Serve with rice and the remaining beans.
  • 4. For Sauce, saute 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in a skillet over medium-low with heat in a tablespoon or two of vegetable/olive oil. Add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin, sugar, pepper and salt; cook 30 seconds. Stir in chopped green chiles and cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until thickened, pull from heat and puree in pot with immersion blender, or let cool and place into regular blender before you puree, then reheat after. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

OVEN BAKED CHICKEN & VEG CHIMICHANGAS



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I don't fry food, especially deep fry, but wanted to try cooking chimichangas recently. With leftover barbequed chicken in the fridge, I searched for inspiration & found it it my Sunset Mexican Cook Book. I combined their Oven-Fried Chimichanga & Vegetable Burrito recipes & we loved the result.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 chimichangas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (I used Masterfoods Mexican Chilli Powder)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
1 large zucchini, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen thawed
1 lb cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup salsa, your choice of flavour & heat
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (I used cheddar cheese)
8 large flour tortillas
olive oil flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with olive oil spray & heat over medium high heat. When hot, add onion, carrots, garlic, chili powder, cumin & oregano. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft (about 10 minutes)
  • Stir in zucchini, bell pepper and corn, cooking until zucchini is tender-crisp (7 to 8 more minutes).
  • Add chicken, salsa and cheese, cook for 2 minutes.
  • To assemble each chimichanga, spoon filling down centre of each tortilla. To enclose, lap ends over filling, then fold sides to centre to make a packet.
  • Place chimichangas, seam sides down, in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 500 degree oven until golden (8 to 10 minutes).
  • We had these accompanied by guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapenos and Pot Scrubber's wonderful Recipe #117892.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1210, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 2215.8, Carbohydrate 151.3, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 63.5

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) Pepperjack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
8 flour tortillas
Cooking spray
Shredded cheddar cheese
Green onions, for garnish
Sour cream
Salsa

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, Pepperjack cheese and taco seasoning. Fold in chicken. Divide among flour tortillas. Tuck in sides, and roll up each tortilla. Lay seam side down in a sprayed 9x13" baking dish. Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray. Bake at 350˚F for 15 minutes. Turn Chimichangas over, and bake an additional 15 minutes. Serve with cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, and salsa.

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE



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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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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My friend Nancy shared this recipe with me years ago, and it's the recipe I always use now when making Chicken Chimichangas (baking or frying). It has always turned out great, and it has become a family favorite. I usually serve it with lots of fresh toppings piled on top and some Spanish Rice and Pico de Gallo served...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c cooked chicken, shredded (great recipe for using up leftover roasted chicken!)
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 c salsa
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
SUGGESTED OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
diced tomato
low-fat sour cream
guacamole or diced avocado
chopped cilantro
additional shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix together the cooked chicken, cream cheese, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and green onions.
  • 3. Set 6 tortillas on the counter. Add about 1/3 cup of the filling to the center of each tortilla.
  • 4. Fold two opposites sides about 1 1/2 inches in, toward center. Then fold up the bottom edge about 1 1/2 inches, then tightly roll the bottom edge up toward the top, covering filling, so it's rolled up tightly like a burrito. Make sure all the filling is inside and no filling is spilling out.
  • 5. Place rolled chimichangas on a baking sheet, seam side down. Brush the top and sides of the chimichangas with melted butter (or spray lightly with butter spray).
  • 6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until crispy. Serve immediately, garnished with your chosen toppings.

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 CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE



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How to make Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
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

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the 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 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions.
  • To freeze, wrap chimichangas individually in foil. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen chimichangas: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Unwrap foil and bake according to directions. Yield: 6 servings.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE - THE GIRL WHO ATE EVERYTHING



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These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the classic chimichanga. You won't even miss these being fried in this oven-fried version! These are crispy and delicious!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter, melted
diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Garnish with desired toppings and serve with salsa on the side.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Very easy

Provided by Lynda Sweezey @mema5

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounce(s) cream cheese..room temp.
8 ounce(s) pepper jack cheese..shredded
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning
1 pound(s) chicken cooked and shredded
8 - flour tortillas
- cooking spray
- shredded sharp cheese
- sour cream
- salsa

Steps:

  • Stir together 1st 3 ingredients. Fold in chicken.Divide between flour tortillas.Tuck in sides and roll up each tortillas.
  • Lay seam side down in a sprayed 9"x13"baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 15 minutes or until hot all the way through. Serve with your favorite toppings.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



Baked Chicken Chimichangas image

My family loves this recipe! If we have any leftover chicken mixture we use it for enchiladas, which are my husbands favorite!

Provided by Delia Hartman @dilpiklhartman

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cup(s) chicken, cooked, shredded
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
16 ounce(s) salsa, mild or hot depending on your taste
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 pinch(es) salt
6-10 - flour tortillas
1 cup(s) refried beans
- olive oil for basting
- sour cream
- guacamole if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in chili powder, salsa, and cumin. Stir in shredded chicken and let it cool.
  • Grease rimmed 15x10x1 baking pan. Working with one tortilla at a time, spoon a heaping tablespoon of beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold up the bottom, top and sides of the tortilla; secure with wooden toothpick in necessary.
  • Place chimichangas in greased baking pan, seam side down. Brush all sides with the olive oil. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning every 5 minutes. Serve with sour cream and guacamole.

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