Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Enjoy the perfect blend of savory chicken, melted cheeses, and spices wrapped in a crispy tortilla with Chi-Chi’s Baked Chicken Chimichangas. An easy and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main 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
Additional
- Cooking spray
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, then fold the sides over and roll tightly to form chimichangas.
- Arrange the chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet, spray with cooking spray, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let the chimichangas cool slightly before serving with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
Experiment with different cheese blends for varied flavors.