Best Hearty Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipes

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BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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My baked chimichanga recipe is healthier than a deep-fried version, but it's just as delicious. You can omit the chiles for less heat. -Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a nonstick skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until ingredients are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated. , Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved. In a small bowl, combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chiles; cook until heated through. Serve with chimichangas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, too, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they're much healthier than deep-fried. -Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA



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Make and share this Baked Chicken Chimichanga recipe from Food.com.

Provided by indygirl79

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
8 flour tortillas
cooking spray
shredded cheddar cheese
green onion (to garnish)
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, pepper jack cheese and taco seasoning.
  • Fold in chicken.
  • Divide amoung tortillas.
  • Tuck in sides and roll up each tortilla.
  • Lay seam side down in a sprayed 9" X 13" baking dish.
  • Spray tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Bake @ 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Turn Chimi's over and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream and salsa.

HEARTY BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Hearty Baked Chicken Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by boots

Categories     Chicken

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces salsa (mild or spicy)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans
olive oil (for basting)
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • In lg saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.
  • stir in chilli powder,salsa,cumin and cinnamon.
  • stir in shredded chicken.
  • let cool.
  • preheat oven to 450 degerees F.
  • put a heaping tablespoon of beans on each totilla top with about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture fold up the bottom, top and sides of tortilla; (may need to secure with toothpic) place chimichangas in greased baking pan, seam side down.
  • Brush all sides with oil.
  • bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown turning every 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 1125.5, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24

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