Slow-Cooked Fiesta Chicken Burritos
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of these slow-cooked chicken burritos, filled with a savory blend of tender chicken, corn, beans, and cream cheese, seasoned with a touch of cumin, paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Serve warm and topped with your favorite garnishes for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 1⁄2 | lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | cup whole kernel corn, frozen |
| 1 | (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 | (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained |
| 1 | (4 ounce) can diced green chilies |
| 3 | tablespoons ground cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon paprika |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1 | dash cayenne pepper |
| 1 | (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese |
| 8 | flour tortillas, warmed (8 inches) |
| nonstick cooking spray | |
| sour cream | |
| shredded cheddar cheese | |
| shredded lettuce | |
| chopped tomato | |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Prepare the crockpot by spraying the interior with nonstick spray or use crockpot liners for easy cleanup. |
| 2. | If desired, season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. |
| 3. | Place the raw chicken at the bottom of the crockpot. |
| 4. | In a medium bowl, mix together the corn, beans, diced tomatoes, green chilis, and spices. Pour the mixture over the chicken. |
| 5. | Cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. |
| 6. | Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks (be cautious as the meat will be hot), and return it to the crockpot. Stir to combine. |
| 7. | Place the cream cheese on top of the mixture and allow it to melt for about 15 minutes. Then stir to completely incorporate the cream cheese. |
| 8. | Let the mixture sit for an additional 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. |
| 9. | Warm the tortillas, add approximately 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture to each tortilla, and roll or fold into a burrito. |
| 10. | Top with your favorite garnishes such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, and chopped tomato. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 332.9 kcal |
| Protein | 27.6 g |
| Fat | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.9 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița