Description
Bring the fiesta to your family table with these Easy Baked Chicken Chimichangas! Crispy tortillas filled with tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey cheese create a dish that’s a celebration in every bite. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night you crave something special, these chimichangas are customizable and sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced chicken. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Lay out each tortilla flat. Scoop the chicken mixture into the center and top with shredded cheese; roll tightly like a burrito.
- Place seam-side down on the baking sheet, lightly spray the tops with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with sour cream or Greek yogurt for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg