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Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Baked Chicken Chimichangas: Crispy & Flavorful in 30 Minutes

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a flavorful Tex-Mex dish that's healthy and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 chimichangas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience.
  • 1 can Refried Beans Choose your favorite brand or homemade versions.
  • 1 cup Salsa Any variety works well.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional, swap for cumin if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Taco seasoning can be a good substitute.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Consider a Mexican cheese blend or Pepper Jack.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Yellow onions work in a pinch.
  • 1 piece Jalapeños Omit seeds for milder chimichangas.
Assembling
  • 2 tbsp Butter Adds flavor and helps achieve crispy texture.
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Opt for large taco-sized tortillas.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Let it warm up for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, refried beans, salsa, cilantro, chili powder, shredded cheese, green onions, and jalapeños. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Lay out your flour tortillas and fill each with the chicken mixture. Fold and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
  4. Place each rolled chimichanga seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.
  5. Melt butter and brush the tops of the chimichangas generously.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip each chimichanga and bake for another 10 minutes until golden-brown.
  7. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichangaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These chimichangas are healthier and easier to prepare than traditional fried versions. Serve with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.

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