Baked Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups picante sauce
3 tsp ground cumin
4 1/2 cups chicken, cut into very small pieces and cooked and preferably breasts
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
3 tbsp butter
1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400*F.
Mix chicken, picante sauce, cumin, cheese, onions, and jalapenos (If using) and stir well.
Evenly distribute the mixture between the 8 tortillas, placing the filling in the middle of each tortilla.
Fold opposite sides over filling.
Roll up from bottom and place seam side down and place on a wire rack positioned on a baking sheet.
Spread a bit of butter on top of each chimichanga.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Garnish with things such as shredded cheddar, picante sauce, salsa, or whatever you like if you want to.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1447.66 Kcal (6061 kJ)
Calories from fat	851.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	94.66g	146%
Cholesterol	226.34mg	75%
Sodium	2544.02mg	106%
Potassium	922.18mg	20%
Total Carbs	77.76g	26%
Sugars	1.68g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	15%
Protein	69.8g	140%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	18.4mg	102%
Calcium	711.1mg	71%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	257.47 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.83g	146%
Cholesterol	40.26mg	75%
Sodium	452.46mg	106%
Potassium	164.01mg	20%
Total Carbs	13.83g	26%
Sugars	0.3g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	15%
Protein	12.41g	140%
Vitamin C	3mg	28%
Iron	3.3mg	102%
Calcium	126.5mg	71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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