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Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are like a crispy burrito, stuffed with chicken + cheese. Everyone will love this simple restaurant-style recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup chicken cooked and shredded
  • 2/3 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil divided
  • 1 package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
  • 1 1/4 cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 4 flour tortillas burrito sized

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano. Set aside.
  • Prepare your Knorr® Fiesta Sides™rice according to package directions (cover and simmer for 7 minutes) or rice recipe. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the chicken mixture and cheese. Divide the mixture between flour tortillas, wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining oil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, chopped lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges.

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Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 2.4mg