Oven Fried Chicken Chimichangas

Get ready to elevate your Tex-Mex night with these irresistible Oven Fried Chicken Chimichangas! This recipe delivers all the classic chimichanga flavors you love, but with a healthy twist—baked to golden perfection instead of deep-fried. Juicy shredded chicken is perfectly seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, then mixed with creamy cheese and zesty salsa for a bold, savory filling. Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, these chimichangas crisp up beautifully in the oven with the help of a light olive oil spray, making them both flavorful and guilt-free. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing family dinner. Enjoy a crunchy, cheesy bite of oven-baked perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 6 Flour tortillas (large)
• 0 Olive oil spray
• 0 Optional toppings (sour cream, guacamole, extra salsa)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto the center of the tortilla.

Step 4

Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly like a burrito to form a chimichanga. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.

Step 5

Place the chimichangas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Lightly spray the tops and sides of the chimichangas with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chimichangas are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2706.8

Total Fat 122.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 656.2mg	0%
Sodium 4977.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 213.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1415.7mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2424.4mg	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: 41.0%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 27.3%