Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy, baked chimichangas filled with seasoned chicken, creamy cheese, and refried beans for a satisfying meal.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 774kcal
Cost: $11
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for sautéing
- ½ yellow onion small dice about 1 cup
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 chicken breasts cut into small strips
- 1 tablespoon chili powder for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth for deglazing
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce for the sauce base
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded for filling
- 4 oz cream cheese for creaminess in the filling
- 1 16 oz can refried beans for spreading on tortillas
- 4 large flour tortillas burrito-size
- non-stick cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
- ¼ cup sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken strips, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until chicken is browned.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce to the pan and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Colby Jack and cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Evenly spread the refried beans onto each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border. Top with the chicken mixture. Assemble the chimichangas by folding in the sides and rolling them up tightly.
- Place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake the chimichangas in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and top with sour cream and any additional toppings you desire, such as salsa, guacamole, or cilantro.
Notes
These baked chimichangas are the perfect blend of crispy and creamy, without the mess of frying. Customize with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1999mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 20mg