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Recipe for January, February, March

A favorite quick & easy dinner entree.  Enjoy!

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Baked Chicken Chimichangas
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes 5 Chimichangas

Time-saving Tip: Freeze leftover chimichangas for another quick meal.

2 ½ c. diced, cooked chicken*
1 ¼ c. (5 oz) grated 2% fat sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. fresh salsa
5 (10- inch) whole wheat flour tortillas (Mission or Trader Joes brand recommended)
Low fat sour cream & cilantro (optional)

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Mix together chicken, cheese and salsa.
  3. Wet one side of tortilla and place wet side down.  In center of tortilla, spoon on chicken filling.  Fold all sides towards middle to hold in filling (envelope style). 
  4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly grease).  Lay chimichangas, seam side down, on baking sheet.  Bake for 12-15 minutes, until just turning golden brown. 
  5. Garnish with low fat sour cream, salsa and fresh chopped cilantro.  May be served with a side of warm black beans (seasoned with cumin) on the side. 

* Cooked chicken options:

bullet1 ¼ lb. uncooked chicken breasts, cooked makes 2 ½ c. cooked chicken.
bullet1 roasted chicken makes approx. 2 ½ c diced chicken
bulletMany delis now offer cooked chicken breasts.  1 lb = 2 ½ c diced
 
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