Baked Chicken Chimichangas with a Twist

Vegetarian's Portion Chicken Chimichanga Baked Chicken Chimichangas with a Twist
Everyone has their favorite Mexican restaurant and needless to say, they all make Chimichangas. Some are baked, some fried, but however they are made, they are delicious and make us beg for more. We’ve tucked in some Spanish rice for the vegetarian and use shredded rotisserie chicken for the omnivore. LEFTOVER ROTIESSERIE CHICKEN Preheat oven to 450° F – Brush a rimmed baking sheet generously with butter. This is very important. DO NOT USE A SPRAY. It helps brown the underside of the chimichanga.		Total Time: 50 min for 2 people Serves 4 2 each
1 packet (5 ounces) Spanish rice 2 Tablespoons spicy salsa	Prepare rice as instructed on package. Add salsa while cooking
2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil	Melt in microwave on low power in small bowl, set aside
1 small onion 3 garlic cloves 1 jalapeno pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil	Chop Mince Mince and remove seeds for less heat In small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add vegetables, cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes.
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin Dash cinnamon	Add to skillet and toast for about 30 seconds.
4 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese 1 large Roma tomato 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro	Add to skillet and heat on low for about 2 minutes Mince
8 (10-inch flour tortillas) 1 can (15 ounce) refried beans	Spread 2 Tablespoons down the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2” border on each end
Prepared Spanish rice	Add 2 Tablespoons Spanish rice to the vegetarian’s tortillas
1 cup rotisserie chicken	Add shredded chicken to the ominovores tortillas
	Add some of the cheese mixture to each tortilla. Fold in the ends and roll up. Put seam down on the baking sheet, brush with the half the butter/oil mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, remove, flip and brush with remaining butter/oil mixture and bake an additional 8 – 10 minutes.
	Top with green chili sauce, shredded lettuce and tomato if desired.