Description
These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the classic, stuffed with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, and a touch of spice, then baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, these chimichangas offer all the flavor with none of the frying!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ⅓ cups refried beans
- 1 ⅓ cups salsa (your favorite kind)
- 2 teaspoons coriander (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 6 green onions, chopped (or regular onion)
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced with seeds (adjust to your spice preference)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 6–8 large taco-sized flour tortillas (8 inches)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, refried beans, salsa, coriander (if using), chili powder, shredded cheese, green onions, and diced jalapeños.
- Assemble the Chimichangas:
- Spread the filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll up tightly to form a burrito shape, being careful not to overfill the tortilla.
- Bake the Chimichangas:
- Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a large baking sheet.
- Brush the tops generously with melted butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the chimichangas cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños, or substitute with mild green chilies if you prefer a milder flavor.
- For extra crispiness, spray the chimichangas with a light layer of cooking spray before baking.
- These chimichangas are also great for meal prep and can be frozen before baking. Simply bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cook time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
