Description
Crispy and flavorful baked chicken chimichangas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, cheese, and salsa, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make Tex-Mex dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or serving guests, and served with optional sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro for extra zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Assembly
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
To Serve (Optional)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Guacamole, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, salsa, ground cumin, chili powder, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each large flour tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly to enclose the filling completely.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place each chimichanga seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to prevent unrolling during baking. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil to ensure a crispy, golden crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chimichangas are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by optional sour cream and guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can flip the chimichangas halfway through baking and brush the other side with olive oil.
- Leftover chimichangas can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- You can substitute the chicken with shredded beef or beans for a variation.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if required for dietary restrictions.
- Adjust the salsa and spices according to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
