Copycat Chi-Chi’s Chimichangas Recipe

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This is a spot on copy-cat recipe of our favorite dish from everyone’s guilty tex-mex go-to, Chi-Chi’s.

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Spice it up for your own signature flavors, slow it down and roast your own chicken, or just shred a grab and go rotisserie from the market and get on with whatever else is filling up the agenda.

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Ingredients

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INSTRUCTIONS

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In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs vegetable oil over medium heat.

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Add the tomato and cilantro and cook about 2 minutes longer, until liquid starts to dry.

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Arrange your tortilla with refried beans in the center, leaving a 2" border around the tortilla edges.

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Brush the baking dish with a bit of the melted butter and arrange chimichangas seam side down.

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Brush the tops with a little more of the butter mix.

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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, flip, brush with more butter, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 8 to 10 minutes longer.

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