Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Discover a delightful twist on traditional chimichangas with this easy-to-make and flavorful recipe for Baked Chicken Chimichangas. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these chimichangas are filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken mixture and baked to golden perfection. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 8 ozpackage cream cheese
- 8 ozpepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ tbsptaco seasoning
- 1 lbcooked chicken, shredded
- 8flour tortillas
- cooking spray
- shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions, for garnish
- sour cream
- salsa
Directions
Step 1: prepare the filling
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In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and taco seasoning until well combined.
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Fold in the shredded cooked chicken until evenly mixed with the cheese mixture.
Step 2: assemble the chimichangas
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Divide the chicken and cheese mixture among the 8 flour tortillas. Tuck in the sides and roll up each tortilla to enclose the filling.
Step 3: bake the chimichangas
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Place the rolled chimichangas seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Spray the tops of the tortillas with cooking spray.
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Bake the chimichangas in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, carefully turn the chimichangas over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Step 4: serve and enjoy
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Remove the baked chimichangas from the oven. Serve them hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, and salsa on the side.