Southwestern Style Chicken Burritos Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat in oil; drain. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chilies, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. , Combine flour and water; add to beef mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Warm tortillas; spoon 1/2 cup filling, off center, on each one. Fold sides and bottom of tortilla over filling, then roll up. Spoon a little more filling over top of burritos. Serve immediately. Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese, sour cream, onions, lettuce and/or guacamole if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Rub chicken with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne sauce.
• Heat griddle pan over high heat; cook chicken breasts 4 minutes on each side; remove from heat.
• While the chicken is cooking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil to the pan.
• Add in onions and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add in beans and barbecue sauce; stir to combine.
• Chop cooked chicken breasts and drop into barbecued beans; heat mixture through; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pile chicken and beans onto tortilla; top with lettuce, green onions, and tomatoes; wrap and roll.
• Serve with chips and salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• For marinade:
• Mix first 7 ingredients in large shallow baking dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas tightly in foil and place in oven. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Layer 1/4 cup cheese, 1 chili, then another 1/4 cup cheese onto each breast half. Grill until chicken is cooked through and cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
• Arrange 1 chicken breast on each tortilla. Top each with 1/4 of sautéed pepper mixture. Wrap tightly. Place tortilla, seam side down, in center of each plate. Garnish burritos with cilantro and serve, passing salsa separately.