Baked Chicken and Rice Chimichangas

Rating: 4.76 stars
116 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 93
  • 4 star values: 19
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

I think you're going to love this tasty, lighter version of a restaurant classic! We'll definitely be adding these to our meal rotation--once you try them I think you will too!

 By Lil' Luna
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Optional Toppings:

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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  • Combine the cooked shredded chicken with salsa, cumin, and oregano in a large bowl.

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  • Prepare Knorr(R) Fiesta Sides(TM) - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Remove from the heat.

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  • Stir rice and shredded cheese into the chicken mixture. Divide the mixture among flour tortillas; wrap and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush with oil.

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  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, with your favorite toppings.

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Tips

I've partnered with Knorr® to let you know what I think about Fiesta Sides™. As always, all opinions are my own.

Recipe Notes:

Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe.

Use your favorite salsa, or fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies.

Cheddar or pepper jack cheese can be substituted for the colby-jack.

Because of the high oven temperature, olive oil is not recommended for brushing the tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
667 calories; 27.9 g total fat; 80 mg cholesterol; 1065 mg sodium. 50.7 g carbohydrates; 34.1 g protein; Full Nutrition

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Tracy S.
Rating: 5 stars
07/31/2017
My hubby is the cook in the family but is working long hours lately. So I've been given "dinner duty" having not cooked anything more than boxed Mac 'n Cheese Instant Oatmeal and boiling water. This recipe was easy to follow looked and smelled great and made 8 delicious Chimmies! My hubby is from New Orleans and likes food with "character" and he was VERY satisfied as well as my 11 year old daughter! EXCELLENT! Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 2 stars
07/28/2019
Too tangy Read More
116 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 93
  • 4 star values: 19
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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Tracy S.
Rating: 5 stars
07/31/2017
My hubby is the cook in the family but is working long hours lately. So I've been given "dinner duty" having not cooked anything more than boxed Mac 'n Cheese Instant Oatmeal and boiling water. This recipe was easy to follow looked and smelled great and made 8 delicious Chimmies! My hubby is from New Orleans and likes food with "character" and he was VERY satisfied as well as my 11 year old daughter! EXCELLENT! Read More
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abbyz2000
Rating: 5 stars
06/30/2017
LOVED IT!!!! Definitely worthy of all 5 stars. It made 8 burritos though not 4. Yum! Read More
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SandyS
Rating: 5 stars
01/01/2019
This was an excellent dish and made easier when I prepared the ingredients ahead of time for a large gathering. I shredded the meat from a rotisserie chicken and made Mexican rice and beans from scratch earlier in the day then assembled and baked the chimichangas later. So yummy! You can adjust the seasoning from mild to spicy. A big hit with everyone served with extra salsa sour cream cheese cilantro and a salad. Read More
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Pamela
Rating: 5 stars
01/04/2017
It was delicious! Even the hub liked it - and he's not a big fan of "different." Read More
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sonshaun
Rating: 5 stars
06/01/2017
I made this last night it was good. I used regular white rice instead of the spanish rice since I dont like peppers. My family liked it my dad liked alot without the tortilla. We did burritos instead and we thought it was still pretty good. Read More
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Marcia Felton
Rating: 5 stars
07/17/2019
Love this recipe been making it for years. Sometimes I use refried beans instead of rice. Read More
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Donna
Rating: 5 stars
10/19/2018
Everyone chowed down! In the future I ll make more. I made my own Spanish rice but other than that I followed the recipe. However they were fully baked in 12 minutes. Read More
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Emily Johnson
Rating: 5 stars
01/19/2017
I made my own rice and doubled the recipe but it was delicious! Read More
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mtmrjm
Rating: 5 stars
03/04/2018
We loved this recipe! I did use Rotel as some users did since I had it on hand. I used a Mexican rice recipe on this site. Delicious and crispy! Just as good reheated! Definitely a Keeper! Read More
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