Did you have a fantastic Christmas?? And if you don’t celebrate Christmas, did you have a fantastic Thursday?? Either way, I hope it was wonderful and filled with lots of cookies. My mantra this week: Cookies are always a good idea. At our house, the holidays are always jam-packed with heavy, “flat” foods. I call them flat because they really aren’t bland, they always have lots of flavor, but the flavors all kind of blend into one another if you know what I mean – no climax. So after a triple-helping of ham and mashed potatoes, I always crave something with a lot of kick and for me, that always means Mexican food. Then again, I quite literally crave Mexican food every. day. of. my. life. So…. I guess I use the holidays as an excuse to eat tacos and guacamole for 17 days in a row and not feel weird about it. This week I made chicken chimichangas – ohhhh yeahhhhhh – and since it’s almost January (how. how is it almost January already.) are over and everyone (um, mostly meaning ME.) is thinking about how they should probably make some healthier eating decisions to get “back on track” after the holiday deviation, I made baked chicken chimichangas. So much easier and healthier than fried ones and you will not miss the oil, I promise you. These still get plenty crispy in the oven and they are full of yummy things – hello cheese, Mexi-chicken, guac, and re-fried bean goodness. If this is what getting back on track looks like, count me IN.
What people are saying about these Baked Chicken Chimichangas
“This is the best Mexican chicken ever! Even though it says slow cooker it is relatively quick, and slow cooking it makes the chicken so flavorful. We have had it three nights in a row. We put it over cilantro lime brown rice with black beans in a bowl with cheese and sour cream as a great alternative to going to Chipotles. It also makes great church chicken tacos. Just so everyone knows it doubles and triples beautifully.” – Donna “I made these for my family tonight and everybody loved them! That is not an easy feat with my picky kids. This will be a new favorite in our house!” – Michelle
