baked chimichangas

By Karmagoddess

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.

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from recipezaar.com

Preparation

Step 1

# Mix chicken, picante sauce or salsa, cumin, oregano, cheese and onions.
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2
Place about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla.
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3
Fold opposite sides over filling.
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4
Roll up from bottom and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
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5
Brush with melted margarine.
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6
Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
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7
Garnish with additional cheese and green onion and serve salsa on the side.