Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas 🐔🌯
📋 Ingredients:
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup diced green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 large flour tortillas
Cooking spray
Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, for serving
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, diced green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Place a scoop of the chicken mixture in the center of each flour tortilla.
4️⃣ Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling, then roll them up tightly to form chimichangas.
5️⃣ Place the chimichangas seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
6️⃣ Lightly spray the chimichangas with cooking spray.
7️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
8️⃣ Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9️⃣ Serve the baked chicken chimichangas hot, accompanied by sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for dipping.
Notes 💡:
◻️ You can customize the filling by adding black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and texture. 🌽🫑
◻️ Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience. 🍗
◻️ These baked chicken chimichangas are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version, without sacrificing flavor. 🌯🥑
