Baked Chicken Chimichangas

 Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the old classic chimichanga recipe. 

You won’t even miss these Baked Chicken Chimichangas being fried because they get nice and crispy in this oven-fried version! These chimichangas can easily be made at home so keep this recipe in your keeper file. 

Ingredients Needed

flour tortillas
beans
guacamole
shredded chicken
shredded Mexican style cheese
oil or cooking spray

Ingredients

4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
½ cup refried beans
1 cup guacamole (optional, but highly recommended!)
2 cups shredded chicken (see recipe below for the easy slow cooker chicken I used!)
1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese (cheddar, monterey, jack cheese, use your favorite!)
oil or cooking spray
optional: additional guacamole, salsa

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How to make it :

1. Preheat oven to 425 and grease a baking sheet.
2. Lay your tortillas out on a flat surface. Spread refried beans in the middle of each tortilla. Spread guacamole on top of the beans. Add shredded chicken, then shredded cheese. Roll into a burrito.
3. Place burritos on prepared baking sheet. Spray generously with cooking spray, OR brush with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tortillas are browned and crispy. Serve warm with additional guacamole and salsa if desired.

Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! Your feedback means the world to me, and your star ratings encourage other readers to make the recipe. Thank you!

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