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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Chicken Burritos

I'm not sure where I found this recipe, but it is a keeper!  The filling is so creamy and spicy and delicious!  I'm pasting the recipe below the pictures of this success :)  By the way, it makes A LOT of filling.






Recipe:

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 8 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 24 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 6 cups (24 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salsa, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper if desired and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in beans and cream cheese until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cupful down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Fold ends and sides over filling. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
  • Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Serve with salsa if desired.
  • To use frozen burritos: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (1 dozen burritos each).

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