Best 6 Easy Baked Chimichangas Recipes

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**Savory and Crispy: A Culinary Journey with Baked Chimichangas**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our specially curated collection of baked chimichanga recipes. These tantalizing treats offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the art of creating these golden-brown chimichangas, promising a crispy outer shell that shatters upon every bite, revealing a flavorful filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic beef filling, a vegetarian delight, or a seafood extravaganza, our diverse selection of recipes caters to every palate. Prepare to indulge in the irresistible crunch of these baked chimichangas, complemented by an array of dipping sauces that elevate the flavors to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey together, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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The family requests this all the time. It is easy for my husband to make when I have to work late. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream.

Provided by Linda Peterson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup margarine
6 (7 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
  • Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 503.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS



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I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

Provided by Lil' Luna

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
⅔ cup salsa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
1 ¼ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
4 (10 inch) burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, cilantro, green onions, shredded lettuce, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.
  • Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1064.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

EASY BAKED CHIMICHANGAS



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This is a wonderful recipe that allows me to get my chimichanga fix without all the fat of a deep fried restaurant chimichanga. I team it up with a salad and some rice for a delicious, speedy go-to meal that's fit for company.

Provided by PetesNina

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 cups low fat shredded cheddar cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef till no longer pink.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Add the salsa, black beans and cheese to the meat.
  • Over low heat, heat meat mixture through till cheese is melted.
  • Divide meat mixture evenly between the tortillas.
  • Roll each tortilla up, tucking in ends so the meat mixture is completely enclosed.
  • Place on baking sheet and lightly spray the top of each chimichanga with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chimichangas are nicely golden and crispy.
  • *note: These come out of the oven extremely hot. I let them sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.

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

BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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This is an awesome recipe, if you like Mexican food! These tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced green bell pepper
1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
2 cups taco sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
8 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.3 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1855 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

QUICK AND EASY CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas (7 to 8 inches)
1/4 cup melted butter
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Brown meat with onion and garlic; drain.
  • Stir in picante sauce, cumin, oregano and salt; simmer 5 minutes or until most of liquid has absorbed.
  • Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; spoon heaping 1/3 cup meat mixture onto center of unbuttered sides.
  • Fold 2 sides over filling; fold ends down.
  • Place seam side down in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven about 13 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To serve, top with sour cream, guacamole and additional picante sauce.

Tips:

  • For a crispier chimichanga, fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
  • If you don't have any tortillas on hand, you can use wonton wrappers instead.
  • To make the chimichangas ahead of time, assemble them and freeze them. When you're ready to cook them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake or fry them as directed.
  • Serve the chimichangas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Baked chimichangas are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these baked chimichangas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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