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Easy Chicken-Rice Burritos

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 2
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These burritos are as filling as they are delicious!
Updated May 24, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked instant white rice
  • 3/4 cup shredded deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tortillas from 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • Shredded lettuce, if desired
  • Chopped tomatoes, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat salsa and water to boiling. Stir in rice. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir chicken, cheese and garlic powder into rice mixture. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken-rice mixture onto center of each tortilla. Fold bottom 1/3 of tortilla over filling; fold in sides toward center, leaving top open. Place seam side down in ungreased 9x9-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • 3
    Cover tightly with foil; bake 20 to 30 minutes or until hot. Garnish with lettuce and tomatoes.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Serve with sour cream and additional salsa, if desired.
  • tip 2
    Mix things up by trying a different shredded cheese variety, such as Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.

Nutrition Information

590 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 29g Protein, 69g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
590
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
22g
33%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
2 1/2g
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
1750mg
73%
Potassium
160mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
69g
23%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Most traditional Mexican burritos call for a few key ingredients: beans, meat and cheese. It wasn’t until the burrito traveled to America, specifically the Mission district of San Francisco, that rice began to be a key component, taking on the name “mission-style burritos.” Food chains like Chipotle have made rice wrapped in a burrito with shredded meat, beans, corn and cheese a national favorite. This chicken burrito recipe keeps things easy. Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store takes the fuss out of cooking and shredding your own chicken, and instant rice ensures your rice will be ready quick. From there, all you have to do is fill the burrito with more of your favorite ingredients. Looking for some burrito filling inspiration? We have plenty of recipes for you to try next. Plus, a bunch of other Mexican-inspired recipes too like enchiladas.
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