CHICKEN BURRITOS

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This mouthwatering chicken burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They're super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. -Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 cups cubed cooked chicken
24 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
6 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, seasonings and, if desired, jalapeno. Cook 5 minutes. Add chili and cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in chicken., Spoon about 1/2 cup filling across center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Fold bottom and sides over filling and roll up. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with salsa. Freeze option: Cool unbaked burritos; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover burritos with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 50-55 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 44g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

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I've made these burritos several times and they're always a hit. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Mohamed Aboutaleb
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These burritos are a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


Wagwa Olivia
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I love that these burritos can be made in the slow cooker. It's so easy to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.


Bonareri Hephisiba
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These burritos are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Daniel Tindi
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I've made these burritos with both chicken and beef and they're both delicious.


Ali Yahya
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These burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


J BX
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I love the combination of spices in these burritos. They're the perfect amount of heat.


tikaram gautam
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These burritos are so flavorful and satisfying.


Tristan Jones
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I've made these burritos several times and they're always a hit. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Saravana Saravana
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These burritos are a great way to use up leftover chicken.


ashraful Azhar
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I love that these burritos can be customized to your own taste. I added some extra cheese and salsa to mine and they were perfect.


Hazel Reddy
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These burritos are so easy to make and they're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Arsalan Umaima
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I made these burritos for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mark Mitchell
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These chicken burritos were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of spices was just right.


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