Baked Chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas are a slightly different take on traditional chimichangas. Less mess and no worries about having to get rid of the left-over oil from frying them.

Traditional chimichangas have a combination of rice, beans, meat and cheese, similar to a burrito and are normally fried. These are a little on the healthier side as they are baked rather than fried.

Baked Chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas are a lot like your traditional chimichangas, they just aren't fried.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 381 kcal

Equipment

• 1 9×9 Casserole Dish
• 1 Non-Stick Cooking Spray
• 1 1-2 qt Saucepan

Ingredients

  

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• 6 Tortillas
• 2 cups Meat Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken, Shredded Pork.
• 1 tsp Taco seasoning
• pinch ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• pinch salt
• 1 cup shredded cheese plus ¼ cup
• 15 oz enchilada sauce green or red
• 2.25 oz Sliced black olives
• 2.25 oz chili peppers
• 16 oz refried beans
• 1 pkg Knorr Spanish rice
• 1 tbs butter melted

Toppings

• Shredded lettuce
• Sour cream
• diced tomatoes
• guacamole
• Sliced black olives

Instructions

 

• Prepare meat of choice, add seasoning and cook fully.
  2 cups Meat, 1 tsp Taco seasoning, pinch ground black pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, pinch salt
• In another saucepan prepare Spanish rice according to package.
  1 pkg Knorr Spanish rice
• Grease a 9×9 casserole dish.
• On a flat service lay out tortillas and start layering your ingredients. You can add more or less.
  6 Tortillas, 2 cups Meat, 1 cup shredded cheese, 15 oz enchilada sauce, 2.25 oz Sliced black olives, 2.25 oz chili peppers, 16 oz refried beans, 1 pkg Knorr Spanish rice
• Make sure when rolling them that you are closing the ends or the insides will fall out when you go to serve them.
• Place a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Place the made chimichangas in the dish, you should be able to fit all 6 in the dish. If not grab a second smaller pan and prepare the same way.
  15 oz enchilada sauce
• Melt butter in microwave and spread on each chimichanga making sure they are completely covered on the top and any sides that are exposed. Pour a little more enchilada sauce over the chimichangas and place in the oven for 20mins.
  1 tbs butter, 15 oz enchilada sauce
• After 20mins pull out the chimichangas and pour remaining enchilada sauce over the baked chimichangas making sure to cover all of them, and then place the extra 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on each one. Place back in the oven for the additional 5mins until the cheese is melted and enchilada sauce is warm.
  15 oz enchilada sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese
• Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
• Top with sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes etc.
  Shredded lettuce, Sour cream, diced tomatoes, guacamole, Sliced black olives

Notes

Nutrition Facts | % Daily Value *

Shredded Chicken

Calories 381| Total Fat 15.6g – 20% | Saturated Fat 7.3g – 37% | Cholesterol 72mg – 24% | Sodium 1081mg – 47% | Total Carbohydrate 35.2g – 13% | Dietary Fiber 9.5g – 34% | Total Sugars 5.9g | Protein 26.4g | Vitamin D 3mcg – 14% | Calcium 246mg – 19% | Iron 3mg – 18% | Potassium 561mg – 12%

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Shredded Pork

Calories 311| Total Fat 14.2g – 18% | Saturated Fat 6.9g – 35% | Cholesterol 36mg – 12% | Sodium 1055mg – 46% | Total Carbohydrate 35.3g – 13% | Dietary Fiber 9.5g – 34% | Total Sugars 5.9g | Protein 13g | Vitamin D 3mcg – 14% | Calcium 241mg – 19% | Iron 3mg – 16% | Potassium 473mg – 10%

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Ground Beef

Calories 311| Total Fat 14.2g – 18% | Saturated Fat 6.9g – 35% | Cholesterol 36mg – 12% | Sodium 1052mg – 46% | Total Carbohydrate 35.2g – 13% | Dietary Fiber 9.5g – 34% | Total Sugars 5.9g | Protein 13g | Vitamin D 3mcg – 14% | Calcium 240mg – 18% | Iron 3mg – 16% | Potassium 475mg – 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice

These nutrition facts are an approximate only, as ingredients can differ in nutrition facts based off of the brand purchased, and how many servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal

Keyword Baked Chimichangas, Chimichangas

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