Description
Mexican-inspired chi-chis baked chicken chimichangas offer a delightful twist on traditional fare. Crispy tortillas packed with seasoned chicken create a satisfying meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) melted butter or cooking spray
- ¼ cup diced green chilies (canned)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup and non-stick performance.
- Filling Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, sour cream, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and create a cohesive filling.
- Chimichanga Assembly: Place a tortilla flat, spoon the chicken mixture into the center, fold the sides inward, and roll tightly into a compact bundle. Position each chimichanga seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are securely sealed.
- Baking and Browning: Brush or mist the chimichanga tops with melted butter to promote a golden, crispy exterior. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the surface achieves a rich, bronzed appearance and the filling is heated through.
- Serving and Garnishing: Plate the hot chimichangas and accompany with an array of vibrant toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes to elevate the dining experience.
Notes
- Seal Securely: Ensure tortilla edges are tightly folded to prevent filling from leaking during baking, creating perfect compact chimichangas.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use room temperature cheeses for smoother, more even distribution throughout the chicken mixture.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply melted butter sparingly and evenly to achieve a crisp, golden exterior without making the tortilla soggy.
- Diet Adaptation: Swap regular tortillas with low-carb or gluten-free alternatives, and use reduced-fat cheese for lighter version without compromising flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg