Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried chimichangas. These golden, crispy tortillas are filled with tender, seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese, creating a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make weeknight dinners a breeze while impressing family and friends alike. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a fiesta on your plate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin until no longer pink (15-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and shred the chicken using two forks.
- On each tortilla, add shredded chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with sour cream or your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg