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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)
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Preheat oven
to 400 degrees.
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Mix together
chicken, cheese and salsa.
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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).
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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.
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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:
 | 1 ¼ lb. uncooked
chicken breasts, cooked makes 2 ½ c. cooked chicken. |
 | 1 roasted chicken
makes approx. 2 ½ c diced chicken |
 | Many delis now
offer cooked chicken breasts. 1 lb = 2 ½ c diced |
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