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Easy Oven Chicken Chimichangas with seasoned rice, salsa and cheese are a healthy, lighter twist on the Mexican classic. #mustlovehomecooking

Easy Oven Chicken Chimichangas

361kcal
5 from 2 votes
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Prep 25 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Easy Oven Chicken Chimichangas with seasoned rice, salsa and cheese are a healthy, lighter twist on the Mexican classic.
Servings 8
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded or shredded cheddar
  • 7 ounce chicken vermicelli and rice mix 1 box
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or margarine
  • 8 medium flour tortillas soft-taco size
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cook vermicelli and rice mix according to package directions. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly. Add chicken, salsa, cumin and cheese to rice. Stir to combine.
  3. Lay tortilla on flat surface. Place 1/3 cup filling in center of tortilla. Fold sides over to cover edges of filling and roll up. Place seam side down on sheet pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Lightly brush tortillas with oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes on middle rack of oven until tortillas begin to brown and edges are crispy. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes and green onions. Serve with additional salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving1ChimichangaCalories361kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein14gFat17gSaturated Fat9gCholesterol44mgSodium641mgPotassium221mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A448IUVitamin C1mgCalcium237mgIron2mg

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