Baked Chimichangas Recipe


Submitted by jeannecomo

Makes 6 servings


Light twist on old fashioned favorite

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup salsa
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half and half
Directions
  1. In a nonstick skillet, simmer chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.

  2. Place 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the broth, bouillon and pepper until bouillon is dissolved. Combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into the broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chilies and heat through. To serve, cut chimichangas in half; spoon sauce over the top.

Categories

Chicken, Main Dish, Mexican, Bake

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 237.2g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
269
Calories from Fat
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3.7g
19%
Cholesterol
71mg
24%
Sodium
579mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates
21.7g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2.6g
10%
Sugars
4.9g
Protein
26.5g
Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 20% Iron 9%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B-
  Good points
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in selenium
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