35 min280 kcal4 portions

Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Reduced Fat

Name: Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichangas with Reduced Fat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g cooked chicken breast; 150 g salsa; 1 g ground cumin; 0.5 g dried oregano leaves; 100 g cheddar cheese; 1 piece green onions; 2 piece flour tortillas; 10 g olive oil

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A healthier version of classic Chimichangas baked in the oven with less added fat. These oven-baked chimichangas still deliver great flavor and can be served with salsa or green chile sauce for dipping. Reduced margarine is used for brushing, and lean chicken is combined with spices and cheese for a tasty meal.

Ingredients

Filling and Assembly

250 g cooked chicken breast150 g salsa1 g ground cumin0.5 g dried oregano leaves100 g cheddar cheese1 piece green onions2 piece flour tortillas

For Brushing

10 g olive oil

Procedure

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Shred the cooked chicken breast into small pieces.
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, salsa, ground cumin, dried oregano, 100g shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped green onions until well combined.
Place about 1/4 cup (approximately 60g) of the chicken mixture in the center of each flour tortilla.
Fold the opposite sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling completely, placing seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly brush the rolled chimichangas with olive oil instead of margarine to reduce added fat.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crispy.
Remove from oven and garnish with a small amount of remaining shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm with salsa or green chile sauce on the side.

Nutritional values

Calories

280 kcal

Proteins

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fats

7 g

Saturated fats

3 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugar

2 g

Cholesterol

45 mg

Sodium

650 mg

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