Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas. This recipe combines tender chicken with a crunchy baked exterior, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Mexican
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, chili powder, and cumin.
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them easier to fold.
- Place a generous portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly.
- Brush the chimichangas with olive oil and place seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with extra salsa on the side for dipping.
- These chimichangas can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chi-Chi's, Baked Chicken Chimichangas, comfort food