Easy Baked Chicken Chimichangas: A Juicy Twist on Dinner
Easy Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a delicious and healthier twist on a classic dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cheese
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the chicken, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, and salsa.
- Spoon the mixture onto the tortillas and roll them up tightly.
- Place the chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with additional salsa and toppings as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice before cooking.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg