CHICKEN BURRITOS

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Los Angeles: land of sun, fun, and burritos. Southern California's Mexican-influenced cuisine has the potential to be an all-out fat fest (cheese, sour cream) or a healthy mix of carbs (tortillas, beans) and protein (chicken, beans). A chicken burrito with the full-fat works can tip the scales at nearly 600 calories and 31 fat grams. To slim it down, we stuffed it with all-white-meat chicken, less cheese and nonfat sour cream. We also rolled it in a whole-wheat tortilla for extra fiber.

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Sauté     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Spinach     Tortillas     Self     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
2 small cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tsp vegetable oil
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
1 can (12 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2cups hot salsa
1/2 tsp chili powder
6 whole-wheat tortillas (8 inches each)
3/4 cup cheddar, shredded
6 cups fresh spinach, shredded
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium-high heat until onion is translucent. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in beans, 1/2 cup salsa, and chili powder; cook 2 minutes longer. Place tortillas between moist paper towels and microwave on high 10 seconds. Spoon 1/2 cup filling onto each tortilla; top with 1 tbsp cheddar. Fold each into burrito. Serve with 1 cup spinach, salsa, remaining cheese, and sour cream.

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