Description
Crispy and cheesy Baked Chicken Chimichangas are filled with a delicious blend of cream cheese, Pepperjack cheese, taco seasoning, and tender shredded chicken. A healthier alternative to traditional fried chimichangas, these are baked to perfection and served with a variety of tasty toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pkg. cream cheese
- 8 oz. Pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Pepperjack cheese, and taco seasoning.
- Fold in the shredded chicken until well combined.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the flour tortillas.
- Tuck in the sides and roll up each tortilla, securing the filling inside.
- Lay the rolled chimichangas seam side down in a sprayed 9×13″ baking dish.
- Spray the tops of the chimichangas with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the chimichangas over and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, and salsa.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by using a milder cheese or adding extra hot sauce to the filling if you like more heat.
- For a crispy finish, make sure to coat the chimichangas with enough cooking spray or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes