Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

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Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

By Miss Annie

TOTAL TIME

45mins

PREP 20 MINS COOK 25 MIN

 

A fast and healthier way to serve Chimichangas than the traditional deep fried. These are very good, and you may dress them up to you own preference. I like to serve with green chile sauce sometimes instead of the picante sauce.

INGREDIENTSNutrition

YIELD 6 Chimichangas UNITS US

• ²⁄₃cup picante sauce or ²⁄₃cup your favorite salsa
• 1teaspoon ground cumin
• ¹⁄₂teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1 ¹⁄₂cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2green onions, chopped with some tops (about 1/4 cup)
• 6(8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2tablespoons margarine, melted
• shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• chopped green onion, for serving

• picante sauce, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.

2. Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.

3. Fold opposite sides over filling.

4. Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.

5. Brush with melted margarine.

6. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.

7. Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side

http://www.food.com/recipe/oven-fried-chicken-chimichangas-28148