Description
These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a mouthwatering and easy-to-make Tex-Mex favorite. Filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, Pepperjack cheese, taco seasoning, and shredded chicken, then baked until golden and crispy, they make a perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Served with classic toppings like shredded cheddar, green onions, sour cream, and salsa, these chimichangas deliver all the flavor without any frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz shredded Pepperjack cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
Garnishes & Serving
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Cheeses and Seasoning: In a medium bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and taco seasoning until you have a smooth, well combined mixture.
- Add Chicken: Fold the shredded cooked chicken into the cheese mixture, ensuring it is evenly mixed so every bite is full of flavor.
- Fill and Roll: Lay the flour tortillas flat and evenly divide the chicken mixture among them. Place the filling in the center, tuck in the sides, and roll each tortilla tightly into a chimichanga shape.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and place each rolled chimichanga seam side down in the dish. Spray the tops with cooking spray as well. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each chimichanga over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the chimichangas from the oven. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- If you prefer, swap flour tortillas for gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary needs.
- For added heat, sprinkle some chopped jalapeños inside the filling or on top before baking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chicken with beans or sautéed vegetables.
