BURRITOS WITH CHICKEN AND RICE

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These little guys are food on the run. In Mexico they are a popular street stand food because everything is packed nicely inside the tortilla and there is no sauce needed for them.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 8 Burritos

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
1 (7 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, in their juices
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese or 1 1/4 cups mild cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
8 fresh flour tortillas (8-10-inch)

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the rice and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse then drain again.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add the onion, with the ground cloves and oregano, and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and tomatoes and cook over low heat until all the tomato juice has been absorbed. Set the pan aside.
  • Put the chicken breast in a large saucepan, pour enough water over them to cover and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside.
  • Lift the chicken out of the pan, put on a plate and cool sightly Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Shred the chicken by pulling the flesh apart with two forks, then add the chicken to the rice mixture, with the grated cheese.
  • Stir in the sour cream, if using Wrap the tortillas in foil and place them on a plate.
  • Stand the plate over boiling water for about 5 minutes.
  • Alternatively, wrap and heat in a microwave on full power for 1 minute Spoon 1/8 of the filling onto the center of a tortilla and fold the sides.
  • Fold the bottom up and the top down to form a parcel.
  • Secure with a toothpick.
  • Put the filled burrito in a shallow dish or casserole, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven while you make seven more.
  • Remove the toothpick before serving, sprinkle with oregano.

Nganya Ada
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These burritos are amazing! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The salsa is also really good. I will definitely be making these again.


Murindwa King Richard
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the burritos are always delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


zoyaa bagii
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These burritos are so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the salsa is flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Vihanga Hashanta
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a success! The burritos were flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making them again.


Bonnekia Peacock
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These burritos are delicious! I love the combination of chicken, rice, and salsa. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Batul Laxmidhar
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I've made these burritos several times and they're always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.


Isaiah Jacob
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These burritos are amazing! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The salsa is also really good. I will definitely be making these again.


Mostafa Mostafa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the burritos are always delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Hollie Mitchell
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These burritos are so good! The chicken is tender and juicy, the rice is fluffy, and the salsa is flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sayedrahman Pothik
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a success! The burritos were flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making them again.


Mayinja Joseph
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These burritos are delicious! I love the combination of chicken, rice, and salsa. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Isaac Gicu
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I've made these burritos several times and they're always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.


Mehboob Abbasi
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These burritos are the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


scott hollis
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the burritos are always delicious. I like to add some black beans and corn to mine for extra flavor.


Nabanja Edith
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These burritos were a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and moist, the rice was fluffy, and the salsa added a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.


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