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Soft taco with shredded cheese, sour cream, and bacon on side, served on white plate.

Chimichangas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 296 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, salsa, cumin, oregano, cheddar cheese, and green onions. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
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  • Lay out the flour tortillas and distribute the chicken mixture evenly among them, placing about 1/3 cup of the mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
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  • Fold the sides of each tortilla toward the center over the filling, then roll them up from the bottom to encase the filling completely. Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet.
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  • Brush the tops of the chimichangas with melted butter, which will help them turn a beautiful golden color as they bake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chimichangas are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
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  • Serve the baked chimichangas hot, garnished with additional toppings such as diced tomato, sour cream, guacamole, extra salsa, and more shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 19gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 665mgFiber: 2g
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