Shredded Chicken Burritos
As you can tell from my recipe blog, we LOVE Mexican food. My kids can’t get enough and it’s the same for my husband and me. I wasn’t in the mood to cook a big meal (90 degrees outside) so I decided to make quick & easy burritos. They turn out good every time! The shredded chicken is very tasty with subtle hints of cumin, chili & garlic. It’s quick and easy to make and it tastes so good.
Shredded Chicken:
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sweet yellow onion, diced finely
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and gently boil for 20 minutes. Let the chicken breasts cool then shred with two forks.
Toppings:
- Flour tortillas
- Cheddar cheese (or low fat Mexican blend)
- Tomatoes, diced
- Sweet yellow onion OR green onions, diced
- Black olives, sliced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Non fat refried beans (cooked)
- Non fat sour cream
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Guacamole (click here for recipe)
Layer all ingredients (as much or as little) as you like. Roll & eat. Enjoy.
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ellesnewenglandkitchen — May 19, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
So simple, but hearty and delicious at the same time. I love recipes like this!
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Kevin — May 19, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Those burritos look tasty!
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Leslie — May 20, 2008 @ 1:27 am
These look so yummy and so easy!
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Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) — May 22, 2008 @ 7:00 am
This is Friday night food for us and today is only Thursday,,aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!
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Anonymous — July 13, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
I love this recipe! I make it almost every other week. Instead of 20 minutes, I cover and leave the chicken boiling for 1 hour and a half to get the chicken tender enough to just fall apart. After shredding the chicken, I put some of it back in the broth and add some noodles for chicken soup.
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Anonymous — September 16, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
OMG, these are so good! I can’t believe I’ve never made shredded chicken before. Thank you! I see so many other great recipes on your site, that I’m going to have to make a list of ingredients and head over to the store. Thanks again!!!
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