Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy, golden-brown chicken chimichangas filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and spices, then baked to perfection.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.66 cup picante sauce or salsa
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 6 flour tortillas 8-inch
- 2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken, picante sauce, cumin, oregano, and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon about 0.5 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of each flour tortilla.
- Fold the opposite sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll up from the bottom to form a tight cylinder.
- Place the chimichangas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and brush the tops with melted butter or oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese, sour cream, and guacamole if desired.
Notes
For an extra crispy texture, you can also pan-fry these chimichangas in a skillet with a little oil until browned on all sides before serving.