Chicken Chimichangas

Health score
14%
Chicken Chimichangas
45 min.
20
318kcal

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If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that balances flavor and satisfaction perfectly, look no further than these mouthwatering Chicken Chimichangas! This delightful recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken with melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla that’s baked to golden perfection. Whether you're hosting a lively family gathering or simply craving a hearty lunch, these chimichangas are sure to impress.

The beauty of Chicken Chimichangas lies not only in their incredible taste but also in their versatility. You can customize the toppings to suit your preferences—think creamy guacamole, zesty sour cream, fresh shredded lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible choice for any meal.

Ingredients

  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 20 8-inch flour tortilla ()
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 20 servings guacamole diced shredded sour
  • small onion diced
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 16 ounce picante sauce divided
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine 1 1/2 cups picante sauce and next 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, 25 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture below center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese.
  2. Fold in 2 sides of tortillas to enclose filling. Fold over top and bottom edges of tortillas, making rectangles. Secure with wooden picks.
  3. Place, folded side down, on greased baking sheets. Coat chimichangas with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 425 for 8 minutes; turn and bake 5 more minutes.
  5. Remove picks; top with remaining picante sauce and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories318kcal
Protein26.5%
Fat38.21%
Carbs35.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.9
Glycemic Load
8.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.653912987398%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:318.01kcal
15.9%
Fat:13.35g
20.54%
Saturated Fat:5.67g
35.47%
Carbohydrates:27.74g
9.25%
Net Carbohydrates:25.34g
9.21%
Sugar:2.98g
3.31%
Cholesterol:53.76mg
17.92%
Sodium:788.99mg
34.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.83g
41.67%
Selenium:28.48µg
40.69%
Vitamin B3:6.42mg
32.08%
Phosphorus:287.06mg
28.71%
Calcium:212.2mg
21.22%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.24%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.75%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.4%
Iron:2.77mg
15.38%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.59%
Folate:56.72µg
14.18%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.41%
Fiber:2.4g
9.62%
Magnesium:31.28mg
7.82%
Potassium:263.02mg
7.51%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.96%
Vitamin A:306.01IU
6.12%
Vitamin K:6.2µg
5.9%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.37%
Copper:0.11mg
5.37%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.06%
Source:My Recipes