Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

Here's a delicious way to enjoy chimichangas without all the mess from deep-frying...and guess what? We think they taste better this way.

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Cooking Directions

  • Stir the picante sauce, cumin, oregano, chicken, cheese and onions in a medium bowl.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold the opposite sides over the filling. Roll the tortillas up from the bottom and place them seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the tortilla rolls with butter.
  • Bake at 400°F. for 25 minutes or until they're golden brown. Serve with additional picante sauce.

Ingredients

  • 0.666 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1.5 cups chopped boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  • 2 green onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 6 flour tortilla (8-inch), warmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted