The recipe Ground Turkey Chimichangas

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Ground Turkey Chimichangas recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Ground Turkey Chimichangas!

Ground Turkey Chimichangas

Ground Turkey Chimichangas Recipe
Ground Turkey Chimichangas

A recipe from America's Most Wanted RecipesA spicy tortilla-wrapped chicken and refried bean filling, baked until golden and crisp.The original recipe calls for sour cream and guacamole over the top when finished but I omitted this to save on calories. It also calls for the tortillas to be brushed with olive oil before putting in the oven. We sprayed them with Pam instead. Called for re-fried beans and chicken breast we just used pinto beans and ground turkey instead.

What Course Is Ground Turkey Chimichangas?

Ground Turkey Chimichangas is for Dinner.


How Long Does Ground Turkey Chimichangas Recipe Take To Prepare?

Ground Turkey Chimichangas takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Ground Turkey Chimichangas Recipe Take To Cook?

Ground Turkey Chimichangas takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Ground Turkey Chimichangas Recipe Make?

Ground Turkey Chimichangas makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Ground Turkey Chimichangas Recipe?

The ingredients for Ground Turkey Chimichangas are:

1/2 C chopped onion

1 cloves garlic, minced

2 T olive oil

1/3 C chili powder

1 16 oz jar Chi-Chi's Salsa

1/4 cup water

1/2 t ground cumin

1/2 t ground cinnamon

16 oz Ground Turkey

Salt (We left this out when we made it)

Six 10-inch flour tortillas, warmed.

1 C cooked pinto beans


How Do I Make Ground Turkey Chimichangas?

Here is how you make Ground Turkey Chimichangas:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a rimmed 15 by 10-inch baking pan.In a large saucepan sate the onion and garlic in the oil until tender. Stir in the chili powder, 2/3 jar salsa, water, cumin and cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth. Pour back into the saucepan; stir in the turkey. Add salt to taste.Working with one tortilla at time, spoon a heaping tablespoon of the cooked pinto beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/2 C of the turkey mixture.Place the chimichangas in the sprayed baking pan, seam-side down. Spray all sides with pam.Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning every 5 minutes.Serve with the remaining salsa, sour cream and guacamole. (We didn't use this and the recipe does not include the nutrition content of sour cream or guacamole)Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KASSIANDORA.


What's The Nutritional Info For Ground Turkey Chimichangas?

The nutritional information for Ground Turkey Chimichangas is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 494.6
  • Total Fat: 18.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 55.8 mg
  • Sodium: 914.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 24.6 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Ground Turkey Chimichangas?

Ground Turkey Chimichangas is Mexican cuisine.


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