How to Make Chicken Chimi in the Oven - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Chimi in the Oven is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends. This recipe combines tender chicken breast with a zesty chimichurri sauce, creating a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your guests.

The key to this recipe is the chimichurri sauce, which is a vibrant and herbaceous blend of parsley, cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes. This sauce adds a burst of flavor to the chicken, ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pound cooked, shredded chicken breast meat
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in salsa and water. Season with chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Return mixture to the saucepan, stir in the chicken, and cook until heated through.
  • Spoon an equal amount of refried beans down center of each tortilla, and top with equal amounts of the chicken mixture. Fold tortillas over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Arrange seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, and brush with the remaining olive oil.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning every 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 1200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 801mg