Picante Chicken Rice Burritos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (Picante Chicken Rice Burritos Recipe). Flour tortillas filled with a mildly spicy, cheesy, picante chicken and rice mixture, then topped with more cheese and baked. A great dinner inspired by Mexican flavors. This is my favorite chicken recipe!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 burritos

Picante Chicken Rice Burritos Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup chopped green onion

1 clove garlic

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7 cups shredded

cooked chicken meat

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 ½ cups chicken broth

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1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce

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1 cup uncooked long grain rice

½ cup sliced black olives

3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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12 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Tips

Directions

Step 1

To Make Chicken Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and saute green onion and garlic until soft; stir in chicken chili powder 1/4 cup broth and 3/4 cup picante sauce. Heat through then set aside.

Step 2

To Make Rice: In a large saucepan bring rice and remaining 2 1/4 cups broth to a boil. Reduce heat cover pan and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups picante sauce cover and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

To Assemble Burritos: Stir chicken mixture into rice then add olives and 2 cups of the cheese. Mix well. Spoon 1 cup of filling onto each tortilla off center. Fold sides and ends over filling then roll up. Arrange filled tortillas in two 9x13 inch baking dishes and sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutritional Information

Picante Chicken Rice Burritos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 575.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.1g 74%

Carbohydrates: 52.2g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 23.2g 36%

Saturated Fat: 10.1g 51%

Cholesterol: 103.6mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 644.8IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.4mg 119%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 121.8mcg 31%

Calcium: 327.2mg 33%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 46.6mg 17%

Potassium: 405.2mg 11%

Sodium: 1211.1mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 209

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.