Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Main CourseMexicanDinner
Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Crispy baked chimichangas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, served with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and avocado

Time
40m
Servings
Category
Main Course

Special Notes

Make sure chimichangas are tightly wrapped and placed seam side down to prevent opening during cooking

Ingredients

For The Pico de Gallo

  • kosher salt
    1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper
    fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • diced tomato
    1/2 cup tomato (diced)
  • chopped onion
    3 tbsp onion (chopped)
  • fresh cilantro
    1 tbsp cilantro (fresh chopped)
  • 1 tsp lime juice

For The Chimichangas

  • ground cumin
    1 tsp ground cumin
  • juice of 1/2 navel orange
  • minced garlic
    1 large garlic clove
  • olive oil spray
    olive oil spray as needed
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 4 tortillas (8-12 inches)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 12 oz shredded chicken breast

For Serving (optional)

  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 small diced avocado (diced)
  • 3 cups lettuce (shredded)
  • cilantro for garnish
    cilantro for garnish
Instructions

Make Pico de Gallo

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the {diced tomato}, {chopped onion}, {fresh cilantro}, {lime juice for pico}, {kosher salt}, and {black pepper} to taste.

Prepare Chimichangas

  1. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the {shredded chicken breast}, {orange juice}, {lime juice for chicken}, {minced garlic}, {ground cumin}, and drained {diced green chiles}. Mix well to incorporate.

  2. 3

    On a work surface, working with one at a time, place one-quarter of the chicken mixture on the bottom third of a {low-carb tortillas}. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons {pepper Jack cheese}.

  3. 4

    Lift the edge nearest you and wrap it around the filling. Fold the left and right sides in toward the center and continue to roll into a tight cylinder. Set aside, seam side down, and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 6

    Lightly spray all sides of the chimichangas with {olive oil spray}.

  3. 7

    Bake in preheated 400°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 8

    Place 3/4 cup {shredded lettuce} on each plate.

  2. 9

    Place a chimichanga on top, along with 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 1 tablespoon {sour cream}, and 1 ounce {diced avocado}.

  3. 10

    Garnish with {cilantro for garnish}. Serve immediately.