How to Make Baked Chicken Chimichangas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a weekend gathering with friends. This recipe combines tender chicken, savory spices, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla shell. The best part is that these chimichangas are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative without sacrificing any of the mouthwatering flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Spanish rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into chicken mixture. Divide 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

    667 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 1065mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 351mg