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Quick and Easy Baked Chicken Chimichanga

2/9/2021

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Looking for a simple dinner idea that takes about 30 minutes to make and is perfect to use up that left over rice and chicken from a previous dinner. These baked chicken chimichangas are perfect idea for you.  A Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito that is popular in Tex-Mex cuisine from the US southwest. In this recipe, in place of being deep fried, they are brushed with oil and baked at a high temp until crisp and golden brown. It is a perfect weeknight dinner topped with all of your favorite taco toppings.
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In a bowl, combine the cooked rice and shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, chili powder and oregano.Stir in the cheese.
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Heat the tortillas quickly in a pan to soften and lay them out on a clean counter or cutting board. Divide the mixture between flour tortillas, about ⅓-½ cup per tortilla.
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 Wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet with a rack. Brush with the vegetable oil. 
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Bake in a 425°F oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for a few minutes and serve with your favorite toppings such as; shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, guacamole, chopped green onion, chopped lettuce, and/or lime wedges.
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Quick and Easy Baked Chicken Chimichanga

30 mins Serves 4 Ingredients: Shredded chicken, Salsa, Vegetable Oil, Ground Cumin, Flour Tortilla Cobly Jack Cheese Cooked White Rice
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    Hey everyone, I am Dan and Live in Minnesota. I am here to show you the wonderful world of cooking and baking. As being a young boy in the kitchen to being a chef for over 10 years, I will show you the great recipes I have used over the years and what I do next. Please stick around and Enjoy!!

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