Yummy (And Almost Guilt Free) Chicken Burritos Recipe

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Yummy (And Almost Guilt Free) Chicken Burritos
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Ingredients:

  • tortilla (i used the burrito sized ones, they're easier to work with)
  • black beans (depending on how much you like beans)
  • 1 (8 oz) can sweet corn
  • 1 (8 oz) can rotel
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa (depending on your preference)
  • 1 (8 oz) package mexican cheese (found in the cream cheese part of the cheese aisle)
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. PREP WORK (I did the night before, the flavor is better the next day).
  2. -Boil chicken breasts until cooked through. Drain, and shred into a bowl using two forks.
  3. -Pour off some of the juice and mash up the black beans in can with a spoon or whatever is available. Add to bowl.
  4. -Drain juice off corn and add to bowl.
  5. -Drain some juice off rotel and add to bowl (don't want the chicken mixture to be to runny).
  6. -Add to the chicken mixture the salsa, chili powder, garlic salt and crushed red pepper. Mix well and taste to see if you'd like to add any more spices.
  7. CHEESE TIME!
  8. -Place block of cheese in microwave safe bowl with the 1/4 cup of milk.
  9. -Heat at 45-60 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted. Set aside.
  10. CONSTRUCTING YOUR BURRITOS.
  11. -Preheat oven to 350.
  12. -Warm up the bag of tortillas for about 20 seconds in the microwave to make them easy to work with.
  13. -Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of tortilla.
  14. -Fold in the left and right flaps then roll up from the bottom. Place seam side down in a 9x13 dish.
  15. -Depending on how big you make your burritos, it may take two pans to fit all of them.
  16. -Cook for 10 minutes or so, then drizzle/douse the cheese on top and bake for the last 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 103.51 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.09g 8%
Cholesterol 13.19mg 4%
Sodium 431.95mg 18%
Potassium 251.91mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.13g 3%
Sugars 2.92g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 6.01g 12%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 91.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.44 Kcal (492 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.77g 8%
Cholesterol 14.96mg 4%
Sodium 490.09mg 18%
Potassium 285.81mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.49g 3%
Sugars 3.31g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 10%
Protein 6.81g 12%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 103.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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