Description
Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier, oven-baked version of the classic Mexican dish, filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, offering a crispy and flavorful experience without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- Olive oil spray or melted butter
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Let cool slightly, then shred.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and sour cream (if using).
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable, then brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Place about 1/3 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with oil or butter.
- Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with your choice of salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent tearing.
- Warm tortillas before filling to avoid cracking.
- For extra crispiness, brush both sides with oil and flip during baking.
- Can substitute chicken with beans or vegetables for vegetarian version.
- Freeze unbaked chimichangas for quick future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chi-Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichangas, baked chimichangas, healthy chimichangas, oven baked chicken wraps, easy Mexican dinner