Description
Chicken Chimichangas bring crispy, golden-brown Mexican-inspired comfort right to your dinner table. Packed with seasoned meat and melted cheese, these handheld delights deliver maximum flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Filling:
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F, preparing a reliable baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup refried beans, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon chili powder in a mixing bowl.
- Lay out a flour tortilla and center ¼ cup of chicken mixture onto its surface.
- Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then tuck in the sides and roll tightly into a compact package.
- Position each chimichanga seam-side down, ensuring they do not touch on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly across the tops, coating each chimichanga with a light brush.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 25 minutes until the exterior turns a crisp golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 3 minutes to allow the filling to settle.
- Plate your chimichangas and serve immediately with ¼ cup fresh salsa alongside each serving.
Notes
- Brush the tortillas generously with olive oil for a crispy, golden exterior that mimics deep-fried chimichangas without the extra calories.
- Warm the tortillas slightly before filling to prevent cracking and make them more pliable for rolling.
- Experiment with different fillings like shredded pork, beef, or black beans to keep the recipe interesting for your family.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent the chimichangas from sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg