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Oven “fried” Chimichangas

December 1, 2008 by Amy 2 Comments

My fiance and I had some leftover rotisserie chicken from Target to use up. So, I searched online for ideas and found this great recipe for chimichangas on Recipezaar. Even better, it’s healthy!

Oven Fried Chimichangas
Source: Recipezaar

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup picante sauce or your favorite salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
  • 6 (8 inch)  flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
  • chopped green onion, for serving
  • picante sauce, for serving

Directions:

  1. Mix the chicken, picante sauce/salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions together in a bowl.
  2. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Fold the opposite sides over filling.
  4. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  5. Brush with melted margarine.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
  7. Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.

These came out pretty good. I would add more cheese for next time, but I think this is a definite keeper in the recipe file for us!

Filed Under: Mexican, Poultry, Skinny

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  1. Joelen says

    December 1, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    What a fab way to prepare chimichangas! I shy away making it because its traditionally fried but I love that you’ve baked them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Carrie says

    December 1, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Oh I love chimichangas, I will have to try these!

    Reply

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