BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

What is a Chimichanga?

Our family loves good Mexican food! Being hispanic, Mexican food was something I grew up on. One of our favorite dishes happens to be Chimichangas! What are chimichangas? A Chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito that is popular in Tex-Mex, Southwestern U.S. cuisine, especially here in Arizona. You can find them at most AZ Mexican restaurants and they’re always SO delicious!

Making our own at home saves time, money and gives us the option to make healthier swaps, like baking instead of frying these delicious rice and chicken chimichangas. They’re easy to whip up thanks to Knorr® Rice Sides ™. You need just 8 ingredients and 30 minutes for this flavorful, delicious dish. Simple, right?!

How to make Chimichangas:

1. Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano; set aside.
2. Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ – Mexican Rice according to package directions (cover and simmer for 7 minutes). Remove from the heat.
3. STIR in the chicken mixture and cheese. Divide the mixture between flour tortillas, wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining oil and place in oven to bake for 20 minutes (or until golden brown and crispy) at 425 degrees. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings such as; shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, chopped lettuce, and lime wedges.

BAKED CHICKEN AND RICE CHIMICHANGAS

 

Baked Chicken Chimichangas - stuffed with rice, chicken, cheese and more. Such a simple dinner recipe that everyone will love.

Author: Lil' Luna

Recipe type: Main Dish

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1½ c cooked shredded chicken*
• ⅔ c. salsa**
• 1½ tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil, divided
• 1 package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Spanish Rice
• 1¼ c. shredded colby jack cheese***
• 4 burrito size flour tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

1. COMBINE the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano; set aside.
2. Prepare Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice according to package directions (cover and simmer for 7 minutes). Remove from the heat.
3. STIR in the chicken mixture and cheese. Divide the mixture between flour tortillas, wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining oil and place in oven to bake for 20 minutes (or until golden brown and crispy) at 425 degrees. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings such as; shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, chopped lettuce, and lime wedges.