Best Baked Chimichangas With Nopales And Poblano 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

NO-FRY BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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Chimichangas usually are deep-fried burritos. My version gets lovin' from the oven. Black beans provide protein, and it's a good way to use up leftover rice. -Kimberly Hammond, Kingwood, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
2/3 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed if necessary
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Guacamole and salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt., To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down., Brush tops with 2 teaspoons oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden brown, 45-60 seconds. Turn over; brush tops with remaining oil. Broil until golden brown, 45-60 seconds longer. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

EASY BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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This is a wonderful recipe that allows me to get my chimichanga fix without all the fat of a deep fried restaurant chimichanga. I team it up with a salad and some rice for a delicious, speedy go-to meal that's fit for company.

Provided by PetesNina

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 cups low fat shredded cheddar cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas

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.

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