Name: Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Chimichangas (Crispy & Flavorful!)
Ingredients: For this recipe, you’ll need 2 cups of cooked chicken breast. You can use rotisserie chicken or boil and shred your own. Cooked chicken adds protein and moisture to the filling.; Use 4 large flour tortillas for wrapping the ingredients. Flour tortillas are pliable and hold the filling well while baking. They crisp up beautifully in the oven for that desired texture.; Incorporate 4 ounces of cream cheese into the filling mixture. Cream cheese adds richness and creaminess, helping bind the filling together while giving it a luscious texture.; Add 1 cup of salsa to bring vibrant flavors to your chimichangas. Choose your favorite salsa—mild or spicy—depending on your preference. Salsa adds moisture and enhances the overall taste.; Use 1 cup of shredded cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack for melting inside each chimichanga. Cheese not only adds flavor but also creates that gooey texture we all love when melted.; Include 1 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder in the filling mixture. These spices provide depth and warmth to your chimichangas, making them irresistibly tasty.; 

Description

If you’re craving a quick and delicious meal that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Chimichangas (Crispy & Flavorful!). This recipe offers a fun twist on traditional chimichangas by baking them in the oven instead of frying. Not only does this method keep your kitchen cleaner, but it also makes the dish healthier without sacrificing taste. With tender chicken wrapped in a crispy tortilla and topped with fresh ingredients, these chimichangas are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Chicken Breast

For this recipe, you’ll need 2 cups of cooked chicken breast. You can use rotisserie chicken or boil and shred your own. Cooked chicken adds protein and moisture to the filling.

Tortillas

Use 4 large flour tortillas for wrapping the ingredients. Flour tortillas are pliable and hold the filling well while baking. They crisp up beautifully in the oven for that desired texture.

Cream Cheese

Incorporate 4 ounces of cream cheese into the filling mixture. Cream cheese adds richness and creaminess, helping bind the filling together while giving it a luscious texture.

Salsa

Add 1 cup of salsa to bring vibrant flavors to your chimichangas. Choose your favorite salsa—mild or spicy—depending on your preference. Salsa adds moisture and enhances the overall taste.

Shredded Cheese

Use 1 cup of shredded cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack for melting inside each chimichanga. Cheese not only adds flavor but also creates that gooey texture we all love when melted.

Spices

Include 1 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder in the filling mixture. These spices provide depth and warmth to your chimichangas, making them irresistibly tasty.