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Shredded Chicken Burritos

Shredded Chicken BurritosAs 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 because they turn out good every time! The shredded chicken is very tasty with subtle hints of cumin, chili, & garlic. These shredded chicken burritos are quick & easy to make and taste fantastic.

Shredded Chicken Burritos:

Shredded Chicken Ingredients:

  • 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 bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid to cool before shredding the meat with two forks.

Toppings:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Sweet yellow onion, diced OR green onions, diced (or both!)
  • Black olives, sliced
  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Refried beans, warmed
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa or hot sauce
  • Guacamole (click here for the recipe)

Layer all ingredients (as much or as little) as you like. Roll & eat. Enjoy.

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8 Comments

  1. So simple, but hearty and delicious at the same time. I love recipes like this!

  2. This is Friday night food for us and today is only Thursday,,aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!

  3. 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.

  4. 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!!!