Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring golden, crispy tortillas filled with tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese. These flavorful chimichangas are perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to parties. Easy to prepare and healthier than traditional fried versions, they promise an explosion of taste that will leave everyone craving more. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy these scrumptious bites that combine comfort and joy in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shredded chicken and black beans; season with cumin and chili powder until heated through.
- Lay out tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon the chicken mixture onto each tortilla, top with cheese, and fold tightly.
- Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, lightly spray with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg