CHICKEN BURRITO
Quick and easy dinner that everyone will ask for again and again!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13" casserole with non-stick spray, set aside.
- Remove skin from chicken and pick the meat off in bite-size pieces. Place into a bowl.
- Set a 12" skillet over medium heat, add burrito filling ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Cook the burrito filling mixture until it's warm, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken and stir to combine. If there is a lot of moisture in the skillet keep cooking over medium just until the water cooks off.
- Add an equal amount of chicken to the center of each burrito and top them equally with 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup).
- Roll them up burrito style and set them seam side down in the prepared casserole dish. Spoon the salsa over the burritos and top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Add the dish to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burritos are warm throughout.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 57 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 1625 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EGG BURRITOS
Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my family's favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. -Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 10 burritos.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Remove all but 1-2 tablespoons drippings from pan., Whisk together eggs, salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains; remove from heat., Spoon about 1/4 cup egg mixture onto center of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese, bacon and green onions. Roll into burritos. , Freeze option: Cool eggs before making burritos. Individually wrap burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in an airtight container. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until heated through, turning once. Let stand 15 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 251mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
EGG BURRITOS
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick skillet over moderate heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add the sausage and sauté, stirring occasionally and breaking into small crumbles, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salsa, 1/2 cup of cheese, garlic, and cayenne, if using, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Return the nonstick skillet to moderate heat and warm the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Add the egg mixture and sprinkle with the cooked sausage. Using a heatproof spatula, gently scramble the mixture until the eggs are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Divide the eggs evenly between the warmed tortillas and top each with the remaining cheese. Roll up the tortillas to form burritos, then cut them in half and serve immediately.
CHICKEN BURRITOS
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
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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