BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

 

These classic Mexican rolls are an easy, any day of the week meal packed full of flavor and make for the perfect comfort food!

INGREDIENTS

  • Flour tortillas (any shape or size - depends on how many chimichangas you want as a result)

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

  • 1 cup salsa (any brand works)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

  • 1 cup shredded cheese (you can use any kind of cheese, or a mix of different cheeses)

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Toppings and sides: 

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 200°C

2. Mix cooked chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and green onions in a bowl until ingredients are evenly combined.

3. Next, Place a couple of spoonfuls of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla (again, it depends on the size of the bread used).

4. Fold opposite sides over filling, then roll it up from the bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet on a tray.

5. Brush the chimichangas on the baking tray with the melted butter and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

6. Garnish with toppings if desired, or serve it with the toppings and dips on the side.

Notes:
This is one of the easiest go-to recipes at home when I have leftover avocado or soon to expire sour cream that I want to use and decide to go the Mexican route!

Chimichangas are traditionally fried, but baking them is the healthier and (in my opinion) tastier option.

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