Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas

Transform dinner into a fiesta with these irresistible Chicken and Cheese Crescent Chimichangas! This quick and easy oven-baked recipe combines tender shredded chicken, gooey cheddar cheese, and zesty green chilies, all wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough for a fun twist on traditional chimichangas. Seasoned to perfection with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, each bite delivers a flavorful Tex-Mex-inspired experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden, flaky bundles are perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair with sour cream and salsa for dipping, and prepare to wow your taste buds with every crispy, cheesy bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons Canned diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 package Crescent roll dough
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, diced green chilies, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 3

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles as marked.

Step 4

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the wide end of each triangle of crescent dough. Gently roll up the dough, tucking in the sides as you go, and place the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Brush the tops of the crescent rolls with melted butter to help them turn golden brown while baking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden and fully cooked through.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 8

Serve the chimichangas with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite dipping sauces on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1144.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2564.9

Total Fat 137.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 648.6mg	0%
Sodium 3863.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 200.2g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 1083.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1542.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 18.1%