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Baked Chicken Chimichanga

Delicious baked chicken chimichangas filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, served with salsa and sour cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Baked, Chicken, chimichanga
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • Cooking spray
  • Sour cream for serving
  • cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, cheese, and taco seasoning.
  • Place a tortilla on a flat surface, add 1/4 of the filling, and fold in the sides before rolling it tightly.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Place rolled chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Spray tops with cooking spray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add more taco seasoning to the filling.
  • These chimichangas can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
  • Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.