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.

asdul islam
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These chicken burritos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They are also a great meal for busy weeknights.


Mary Jim
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I've tried several different chicken burrito recipes and this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Kipp Young
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These chicken burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are also a fun and easy meal to make together.


Sarah Caneen
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I love that these chicken burritos can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for taking to work or school lunches.


Basri Zhinipotoku
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These chicken burritos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They are also a great meal for busy weeknights.


betty wayne
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I've tried several different chicken burrito recipes and this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Tyn_Jay
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These chicken burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are also a fun and easy meal to make together.


Marven Bergonje
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I love that these chicken burritos can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for taking to work or school lunches.


DaddyO Shammu Walker
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These chicken burritos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They are also a great meal for busy weeknights.


Franklin Kimani
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I've tried several different chicken burrito recipes and this one is by far the best. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Brohii Kaingg
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These chicken burritos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are also a fun and easy meal to make together.


Mena Marcos
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I love that these chicken burritos can be made ahead of time. They are perfect for taking to work or school lunches.


Mickey Smart
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These chicken burritos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They are also a great meal for busy weeknights.


suraj shrestha
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I made these chicken burritos for my kids and they loved them! They are now a regular request in our house.


Md Abdul Motaleb
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These chicken burritos are the best! I love the combination of flavors and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Ayonna Payne
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I've made these chicken burritos several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they are always delicious.


Rinku Agrawal
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These chicken burritos were so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments.


Khayam Ul Islam
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I made these chicken burritos for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the burritos were delicious.


shell shell
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These chicken burritos were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


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