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Chicken Chimichangas

4.89 from 77 votes

Crispy air fryer chicken chimichangas (or baked) are a healthier twist on the Tex-Mex classic and so easy to make! Filled with cheese, green chiles, and seasoned chicken.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Yield: 4

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: chicken breast, high protein, Mexican, Tex Mex

Ingredients

For The Pico de Gallo

1/2 cup diced tomato
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper (Freshly ground )

For The Chimichangas

12 ounces chicken breast (shredded leftover or rotisserie)
Juice of 1/2 navel orange
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 large garlic clove (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (4 oz) can mild diced green chiles (drained)
4 low-carb whole wheat tortillas ((I used La Tortilla Factory) 7- to 8-inches each)
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (2 oz total)
Olive oil spray
3 cups shredded lettuce
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 ounces avocado (from 1 small Hass, diced)

Instructions

For the pico de gallo: In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
For the chimichangas: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and drained chiles. Mix well to incorporate.
On a work surface, working with one at a time, place one-quarter of the chicken mixture (almost 3/4 cuonto the bottom third of a tortilla. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Lift the edge nearest you and wrap it around the filling. Fold the left and right sides in toward the center and continue to roll into a tight cylinder. Set aside, seam side down, and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Lightly spray all sides of the chimichangas with oil. Place 2 of the chimichangas seam side down in the air fryer basket. (Make sure each chimichanga is tightly wrapped and seam side down in the basket or it will open during cooking.) Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. (For a toaster oven–style air fryer, cook at 350°F; the timing remains the same.) Repeat with the remaining chimichangas.
To serve: Place 3/4 cup shredded lettuce on each plate. Place a chimichanga on top, along with 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 1 ounce avocado. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Baked Method

To bake in the oven, bake in a preheated oven 400F 18 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1chimichanga + toppings, Calories: 391kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 18.5g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 716mg, Fiber: 16.5g, Sugar: 5g

- WW Points: 7

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