Baked Chicken Chimichangas

When I’m out at a Mexican restaurant I tend to always order tacos or a taco salad. Chimichangas aren’t typically the healthy option on the menu since they’re often fried, but this version is so simple to make and are a lighter option since they’re baked. It’s a great weeknight menu when you’re pressed for time and just want a quick dinner. I cooked the chicken in the crockpot (using this recipe) to make things even easier, but you could also shred a rotisserie chicken. Feel free to spice the recipe up with any of your favorite ingredients!

Baked Chicken Chimichangas
via creme de la crumb

ingredients:
4 large burrito size flour tortillas
1/2 c refried beans
1 c guacamole
2 c shredded chicken
1 c shredded Mexican style cheese
salsa (optional)

directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Lay your tortillas out on a flat surface. Spread refried beans in the middle of each tortilla. Add the guacamole on top of the beans. Add shredded chicken then shredded cheese. Roll into a burrito. Repeat for the remaining 3 tortillas. Place the burritos on prepared baking sheet and gently spray with cooking spray or brush with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tortillas are browned and crispy. Serve with additional guacamole and salsa.

* Next time I plan on adding some diced jalapeños into the mix to kick the heat up a bit!

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17 Comments

  1. February 17, 2015 / 8:01 am

    OMG I have to try this one – chimichangas are my favorite, but definitely not paleo! ;)I might attempt to make them with corn tortillas so they’ll be gluten free! 🙂

  2. February 17, 2015 / 8:19 am

    It’s like you read my mind – I’ve been wanting to try my hand at baked chimichangas for a while!

  3. jillian
    February 17, 2015 / 8:37 am

    sounds delicious! now I’m hungry again 🙂 xo jillian

  4. February 17, 2015 / 9:26 am

    This sounds insanely good!! I’m 100% going to be trying these!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston

  5. February 17, 2015 / 9:37 am

    These look soo yummy! xo

  6. February 17, 2015 / 9:40 am

    Girl, this is speaking to me! I love some mexican food and even more when it’s not terrible for me! Love your recipes 🙂

  7. February 17, 2015 / 12:21 pm

    Chimichangas are delicious, but I tend to avoid ordering them out as well since they are fried and I am already stuffing my face with chips and salsa obviously! I love that you have a baked version here!

  8. Ali
    February 17, 2015 / 12:22 pm

    Those look awesome! I also tend to get cornered when ordering out at a Mexican place. I am trying to branch out, so tonight I’m making Skinnytaste’s chicken enchiladas.

  9. February 17, 2015 / 12:27 pm

    This is a great idea and they look oh so tasty! I can’t wait to try something like that!

  10. Diana Cloudlet
    February 17, 2015 / 12:44 pm

    I’ve just found your blog and I’d like to say that I’m in love with it!
    I like your posts and photos! Really amazing!
    I’ll be happy to see you in my blog!)

    Diana Cloudlet
    http://www.dianacloudlet.com/

  11. February 18, 2015 / 11:32 pm

    You had me hooked at Mexican….yum!

  12. February 23, 2015 / 9:26 pm

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m always looking for new things to try!


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