Description
These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are an easy, delicious twist on the traditional fried chimichanga. Filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, spicy Pepperjack cheese, seasoned shredded chicken, and wrapped in flour tortillas, they are baked to golden perfection for a crispy outside and a gooey, flavorful inside. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, served with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz Pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
Garnish & Serving
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Cheeses and Seasoning: In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and taco seasoning until smooth and fully combined, creating a creamy base for the filling.
- Add Chicken: Fold the shredded cooked chicken into the cheese and seasoning mixture, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated for consistent flavor throughout.
- Fill and Roll: Lay out the 8 flour tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the chicken and cheese mixture evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each. Tuck in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly into a chimichanga shape to prevent spilling during baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the rolled chimichangas seam side down in the baking dish and spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to help achieve a crispy texture. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each chimichanga and bake an additional 15 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy all over.
- Serve: Remove the chimichangas from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions. Serve warm with sides of sour cream and salsa for dipping to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For extra crispiness, bake a bit longer or broil briefly, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to customize fillings by adding beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- These chimichangas can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking for easy meal prep.
