Best 8 Chicken Chimi In The Oven Recipes

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**Crispy and Flavorful: A Culinary Journey through Chicken Chimichangas in the Oven**

Embark on a delectable culinary adventure with our oven-baked chicken chimichangas, a harmonious blend of crispy tortillas, tender chicken, and a symphony of Mexican flavors. Discover a treasure trove of recipes curated to satisfy every palate, from classic to adventurous. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with each bite of these golden-brown chimichangas, bursting with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and a medley of zesty seasonings. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a creative twist, our recipes offer a versatile canvas for culinary exploration. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a journey of flavor with our oven-baked chicken chimichangas.

**Recipe Highlights:**

- **Classic Chicken Chimichangas:** Experience the timeless flavors of tender chicken, melted cheese, and a blend of traditional Mexican spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla and baked to perfection.

- **Black Bean and Corn Chicken Chimichangas:** Infuse your chimichangas with the vibrant flavors of black beans, corn, and poblano peppers, creating a delightful vegetarian twist on this classic dish.

- **Spicy Chipotle Chicken Chimichangas:** Ignite your taste buds with the bold heat of chipotle peppers, adding a fiery kick to the tender chicken and melted cheese filling.

- **Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chicken Chimichangas:** Embrace a healthier alternative with sweet potatoes and black beans, complemented by a tangy tomatillo sauce, offering a unique and satisfying flavor combination.

- **Creamy Avocado Chicken Chimichangas:** Indulge in a creamy and flavorful experience with avocado, roasted red peppers, and a hint of lime, elevating the classic chicken chimichanga to new heights of deliciousness.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Our oven-baked chicken chimichangas promise a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin the culinary magic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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My family absolutely loves this easy Chicken Chimichangas recipe! A delicious crispy burrito served topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked chicken (, chopped or shredded)
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa (, your favorite kind)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (, crushed)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded cheese (, cheddar or Mexican blend)
2 green onions (, chopped)
3 Tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
6 large flour tortillas
Salsa, sour cream and guacamole (, optional)

Steps:

  • Cook chicken breasts in frying pan until tender and no longer pink. Allow to rest for a few minutes before chopping.
  • Add refried beans, chicken, cheese, salsa, spices, and green onions to a mix bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides over filling and roll up like a burrito.
  • For baked chimichangas, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chimichangas lightly with oil and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • For pan fried chimichangas, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil to skillet and place chimichangas seam side down. Turn lightly every 2-30 seconds until lightly golden on all sides.
  • Serve warm, topped with salsa and sour cream and a side of Authentic Mexican Rice .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 557 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHIMICHURRI BAKED CHICKEN



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Chimichurri is a dish from Argentina that is usually served over grilled chicken or steak. This is my version, which may or may not be authentic.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time P1DT2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
½ cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a bowl; mix the chimichurri thoroughly.
  • Place chicken on a cutting board and remove the backbone using kitchen shears. Press down on the breast with the heel of your hand to flatten. Loosen the skin of the chicken carefully and rub the chimichurri underneath, distributing it evenly. Wrap the chicken in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Allow chicken to come to room temperature for no more than 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Rub 1 teaspoon olive oil over the chicken; season with salt and pepper. Place onion in a cast-iron skillet. Pour chicken broth over onion. Place seasoned chicken on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Allow chicken to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 293.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
2 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Stir the picante sauce, cumin, oregano, chicken, cheese and onions in a medium bowl.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold the opposite sides over the filling. Roll up from the bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with butter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until they're golden brown. Serve with additional picante sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Tip: For 1 1/2 cups chopped chicken, in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in 4 cups boiling water, cook 3/4 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed, for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Drain and chop the chicken.

SHORTCUT OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Mimic the crunch of a chimichanga by brushing these with oil and baking them. Our children love to have them when they get home late after school activities. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup canola oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed, shredded (about 3-1/2 cups)
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a 15x10x1-in. baking pan in the oven., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, rice, beans, chiles, chipotle pepper, cumin, salt and pepper; cook until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and cilantro. , Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture across bottom third of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush preheated baking pan with some of the remaining oil. Place chimichangas seam side down; brush tortillas with oil. Bake until crisp and golden, about 15 minutes, turning halfway through baking. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CHICKEN CHIMI CHIMIES ( CHIMICHANGAS )



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This is an easy chimichanga, great for a busy day. I like to cook the chicken ahead, so that dinner can be ready in under 30 minutes. One chimi is good for smaller eaters, two for those hearty appetites. This is a mild dish, unless you add lots of cumin, which makes it great for kids. If you like spicy add a few dashes of hot sauce or a diced jalapeño. After reading a couple of reviews I realized that I too was increasing the sour cream without paying exact attention to the recipe this adapted from. I don't always start with the same amount of chicken so, you want the mix to be slightly wet and gooshy without being drippy, it should cling together. I sometimes add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the mix, but you can leave it out to avoid the extra fat. Serve with your favorite side dishes, I like Spanish rice and fruit with this.

Provided by momaphet

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 10 Chimichangas

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs chicken breasts
10 large flour tortillas
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/4-1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 1/2-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Boil chicken in water until done, about 15 minutes. For extra flavor add some onion & garlic (fresh or dry), and salt and pepper to the water. Shred chicken.
  • Sauté garlic and onion in the oil about 5 minutes, don't brown.
  • Stir together chicken and all the ingredients except for butter, tortillas and cheese.
  • Brush tortillas one at a time with melted butter, to the dry side and a spoon a generous scoop of chicken mixture in a line about 1 inch from one edge of the tortilla, tuck in sides as you go and roll up tortilla, and place seam side down on a cookie sheet, repeat until all you mixture is used.
  • NOTE: You can wait an brush with butter after it's rolled, this is done best if tortillas are room temperature.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • OPTION:.
  • If you prefer your cheese melted, a few minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle each chimi with shredded cheese.
  • Serve chimis with shredded cheese, also good with sour cream, chopped tomatoes and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 91.1, Sodium 998.3, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 33.3

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, too, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they're much healthier than deep-fried. -Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 Chimichangas

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup picante sauce or 2/3 cup 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

Steps:

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

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



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Enjoy these flavour-packed chicken chimichangas with Monterey Jack cheese, chilli, chipotle and refried beans. You can bake or deep-fry them

Provided by Sam Zien

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 60ml (if frying rather than baking)
5 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets, or about 300g leftover cooked chicken
½ onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, roughly chopped
100g green chillies from a jar, finely chopped
85g Monterey Jack cheese, grated plus extra for serving
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chipotle chilli powder
6 large flour tortillas
400g can refried beans (optional)
240ml red enchilada sauce
soured cream and a handful of chopped coriander, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
  • Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
  • Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
  • Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
  • To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
  • While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.85 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To ensure an evenly cooked dish, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • For a crispier coating, use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and bread crumbs. The flour provides a base for the coating to adhere, the cornstarch adds crispiness, and the bread crumbs give a golden brown color.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet with a wire rack, you can use a regular baking sheet and place the chicken on top of a wire rack set inside the sheet. This will allow the air to circulate around the chicken and help it cook evenly.
  • Serve the chicken chimis with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. You can also add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese to the chimis for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Chicken chimis are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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