Description
Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a deliciously comforting dish that brings joy to any gathering. These crispy, golden tortillas are filled with tender chicken, savory spices, and gooey cheese, making them an irresistible choice for family dinners or game nights. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, they are sure to impress your guests without the fuss. Serve them with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a delightful finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; cook until no longer pink inside (about 7-10 minutes).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet once cooked and shred it using two forks.
- Spread shredded chicken down the center of each tortilla, top with shredded cheese, then roll tightly while tucking in the ends.
- Place chimichangas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg