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Chicken Burritos
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
i used to make this all the time when i lived by myself, it's one of the first meals i used to make when i just starting out on my own. it makes a great authentic tasting mexican dish. it is orginally from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, with a few variations. i had to refer back to it, because i am more of a dump cook, and nolonger use the measurements when preparing this.
Ingredients:
8 (6 inch) tortillas
2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 cups chicken broth
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 bunch green onion, chopped, seperated
chopped tomato
chopped olive
chopped chili pepper (any kind, depending on the degree of hot you can tolerate)
Directions:
1. heat tortillas, in microwave until soft.
2. in a saucepan cook half of the onions, garlic, cilantro, in the butter until onion is tender.
3. mix the flour into the sour cream and then add to the onion mixture, stir in the broth and chili peppers.
4. stir until thickened.
5. remove from heat and add 1/2 of the cheese.
6. for the filling, stir 1/2 cup of the sauce into chicken, add cilantro.
7. place about 1/4 cup of filling in each tortilla; roll up.
8. arrange rolls, seam side down.
9. place in a lightly greased 12x71/2x2inch bakiing pan, top with remaining sauce.
10. bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until heated through.
11. sprinkle remaining cheese.
12. and return to oven to bake an additional 5 minute.
13. remove from oven sprinkle with olives, tomatoes, and green onions.
14. let stand 10 minutes.
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