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

mezo gamer
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These chimichangas were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


M.H Khokon Official
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I've never made chimichangas before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'm glad I tried this recipe!


Shambhu Thamiexss
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I made these chimichangas for my kids, and they loved them! They said they were the best chimichangas they've ever had.


Jaleesa Bostic
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These chimichangas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect amount of heat.


Konstantin Stojanovski
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chimichangas didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ashma Gurung
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These chimichangas were easy to make and very tasty. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Kadir
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I'm not a fan of chimichangas, but my husband loved these. He said they were the best he's ever had.


Hyssain Bangash
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These were delicious! I made them for my family, and they all loved them. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Farhad Hossain Akash
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the overall flavor was good. I'll try cooking the chicken for less time next time.


Nalugo Gotet
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These chimichangas were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Michael Marszal
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I've been making these chimichangas for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they're so versatile - you can use any kind of filling you like.


Ericka Gary
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These were a hit at my party! I made a double batch, and they were all gone in minutes. Everyone raved about how flavorful they were.


Bhagawan Budhathoki
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I'm not much of a cook, but these chimichangas were surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they came out crispy and delicious. My family loved them!


Ichko Ichko
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Not since my abuela cooked for me have I tasted such authentic chimis! This recipe is a keeper. The flavors were incredible, and the chicken and rice filling was cooked to perfection. I made a few minor tweaks - I used brown rice instead of white, an