Baked Chicken Chimichangas

I LOVE Mexican food!  It is definitely one of my all-time faves!  Chimichangas are absolutely delicious but they are a little more fattening than I would like since they are fried in oil.  This recipe is for chicken chimichangas that you bake in the oven instead of frying in oil and they are incredibly good!  They don't take very long to put together either, so you should give them a try.

Baked Chicken Chimichangas

Ingredients:
1-1/2 c cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 c diced onion
1/2 c drained and rinsed black beans
2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
3/4 chunky salsa (your favorite brand)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or monterey jack or pepper jack, whatever you like)
8 taco-size flour tortillas

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a large bowl combine the chicken, spices, onions, black beans, and cilantro.  Add salsa and cheese and mix well.
2.  Wrap tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.  Remove one tortilla at a time, keeping the others wrapped so they stay warm.
3.  Add a heaping 1/3 cup of filling in the center of each tortilla.  Fold in the sides and roll up like a burrito.  Place the chimichangas in a greased 9x13 in pan or cookie sheet.
4.  Brush the tops and sides of the tortillas with oil or spray with cooking spray.  Bake for about 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.  Enjoy!