Description
Indulge in the delectable flavors of baked chicken chimichangas, featuring tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for any occasion, these flavor-packed bites are sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, they’re a delightful addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 soft flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Cooking spray
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add diced chicken and taco seasoning; cook until chicken is no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Lay tortillas flat, spoon in the chicken mixture, fold sides, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish. Spray tops with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg