Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the old Mexican classic chimichanga recipe with less calories. You won’t even miss this chimichanga being fried because they get nice and crispy in this oven-fried version! These chicken chimichangas can easily be made at home for dinner so keep this chicken recipe in your keeper file.

Chimichanga is a Mexican entree’ that traditionally is a tortilla filled with meat or beans. Chimichangas are basically a deep-fried burrito. So when we call these Oven Baked Chimichangas I guess we should really be calling them Oven Baked Burritos because that’s all it is.

Ingredients

• 2 bone-in chicken breasts
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 7 ounces canned green chillies
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 8-10 8-10″ flour tortillas
• 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add the chicken. Simmer until chicken is cooked (about 20-25 min). Make sure to rotate the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
2. Season with chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper for about 15 minutes.
3. Stir in half of the green chilies, onion, & garlic.
4. Continue simmering until the liquid has reduced to 1 cup.
5. Remove the chicken and shred.
6. Return to the onion mixture.
7. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
8. Whisk in the broth and simmer for a few minutes. Whisk in the other half of green chilies and the sour cream. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
9. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling onto each tortilla.
10. Sprinkle on some cheese.
11. Fold tightly into a burrito and place on a greased baking sheet or dish.
12. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
13. Brush burritos all over with oil.
14. Bake at 350 degrees until slightly golden (about 20-25 minutes depending on how crispy you want them).
15. Serve with sour cream sauce. The sauce can be drizzled over it or used for dipping.

Sides to serve with Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Authentic Mexican Rice

Homemade Refried Beans