By Rebecca
Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the old Mexican classic chimichanga recipe.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:02:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
31
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories351.5 kcal (18%)
Total Fat20.1 g (29%)
Carbs26.4 g (10%)
Sugars2 g (2%)
Protein16.9 g (34%)
Sodium843.9 mg (42%)
Fiber0.9 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
2 cupschicken
cooked, chopped or shredded
1 cupsalsa
1 teaspoonground cumin
½ teaspoondried oregano leaves
crushed
1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
¼ cupgreen onions
chopped
6flour tortillas
8 inch
2 tablespoonbutter
melted
Diced tomato
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Mix chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions. Place about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
chicken2 cups
salsa1 cup
ground cumin1 teaspoon
dried oregano leaves½ teaspoon
shredded cheddar cheese1 cup
green onions¼ cup
flour tortillas6
Step 3
Fold opposite sides over filling. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Baking sheet
Step 4
Brush with melted butter. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
butter2 tablespoon
Step 5
Garnish with desired toppings and serve with salsa on the side.
sour cream
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