Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Easy Baked Chicken Chimichangas, perfect for family gatherings! These crispy delights are filled with seasoned chicken and melty cheese, making them a hit with both kids and adults. Ideal for Taco Tuesdays or weekend feasts, these chimichangas promise moments of joy and laughter around the table. Customizable to suit any palate, they can be topped with your favorite sauces, making every bite a fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Mexican spice blend
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Shred the Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Shred using two forks.
- Add Seasonings: In the skillet, combine shredded chicken with Mexican spice blend and half of the shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, fold tightly like a burrito, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush chimichangas lightly with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg