Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are an irresistible twist on a classic favorite! These golden, crispy delights are filled with tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, making them perfect for family dinners or game nights. With a flavorful taco seasoning blend and the option to customize with your favorite fillings, these chimichangas are sure to impress every palate. Serve them with sour cream and salsa for the ultimate comfort food experience that’s quick to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with cheese.
- Lay out tortillas, fill each with chicken mixture, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- Brush chimichangas lightly with olive oil and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg