Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts; 1 cup salsa; 1 small onion, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 cup salsa
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

1
In a skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
2
Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
3
Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.
4
Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
6
In a saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved.
7
In a bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth and gradually stir into broth.
8
Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9
Stir in chilies and cook until heated through.
10
Top chimichangas with sauce.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts, 1 cup salsa, 1 small onion, chopped, 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken Chimichangas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

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