Best Baked Chimichanga Salad Recipes

EASY BAKED CHIMICHANGAS

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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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 chimichangas 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 your favorite toppings and serve with salsa on the side.

IMPOSSIBLE™ BAKED CHIMICHANGAS

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.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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

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.

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
• Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

BAKED CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, brown ground beef and onions until beef is no longer pink. Drain well.
• 2. Stir in green chiles, tomato sauce, water, and taco seasoning packet. (If you are using your own taco seasoning, you probably won't need quite as much water. I used about 1/3 cup). Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in refried beans.
• 3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil (spray foil with non stick spray). Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture onto tortilla. Top with 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese (it is slightly possible that I may have used more than that!), and 1 tablespoon of salsa verde. You could use red salsa here, whatever you prefer. Fold up the four sides of the tortilla (see pictures), and place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Brush chimichangas lightly and evenly with oil (or spray them with canola cooking spray).
• 4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with your favorite toppings!