Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory, seasoned chicken and gooey melted cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these chimichangas offer a delightful crunch that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, you can easily customize the fillings to suit your taste. Serve them hot with a side of sour cream and salsa for an unbeatable flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through; juices should run clear.
- Once cooled slightly, shred the chicken using two forks and mix with garlic, cumin, and cheese.
- Lay tortillas flat; spoon some chicken mixture onto one side and roll tightly.
- Brush each chimichanga with olive oil and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg