Chicken Chimichangas (Baked)
photo by Tinkerbell
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
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6 Chimichangas
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
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Chicken Base Ingredients
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded (I use store roasted chicken or 2 half breasts simmered in water until cooked. (Tip, shred chicken wh)
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 12 ounces chunky salsa
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For assembly
- chicken base
- 8 ounces reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 low-fat flour tortillas (soft taco-size)
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optional toppings
- sour cream (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
- hot pepper sauce (optional)
- jalapeno (optional)
- olive (optional)
- avocado (optional)
- guacamole (optional)
- salsa (optional)
directions
- Mix Chicken base ingredients in mixing bowl - set aside to use as filling.
- Warm tortilla's between paper towels for 20 - 30 seconds in microwave to make pliable for folding.
- Place 2oz of chicken mixture (squeeze juice out of chix mixture before filling tortillas) and 1oz cheese in center of tortilla - fold burrito style.
- Place on greased baking sheet and rub tops of each with olive oil.
- Bake 400° 5 -10 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy on both sides (I use my toaster oven).
- Serve immediately OR refrigerate for a "grab & go" meal (my teenagers like these cold, on the go).
- For a beautiful presentation; serve topped with a dollop of sour cream chopped cilantro sprinkled over top and avocado slices on the side.
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Reviews
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My family absolutely LOVED this recipe! I made a full recipe of the chicken base to split between these chimis & your recipe #336721 (using a different salsa in each half) & we really loved the crispy, baked texture of these chimis. Not to mention how quick & easy they are! With a half recipe I was able to make 8 chimis. :) Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes, Sharon! We'll be making all three again & again! I'm so happy to have adopted you this round! Made & enjoyed for Pick A Chef Spring 2009. http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=296583
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