Chicken Burritos with Savory Dual Sauce

Recipes

Chicken Burritos with Savory Dual Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup long grain rice, rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
  • 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 avocados, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatillo salsa
  • Water, if needed
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema

Directions:

Rice Preparation:

  1. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the rinsed rice, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

Bean Mixture:

  1. Combine the pinto beans with 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the green onions.

Red Sauce:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce, 2 1/2 tablespoons of chili powder, and the remaining chicken broth. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, then season with salt and pepper.

Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of chili powder. In a separate skillet, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until it’s golden and fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred it. Combine the shredded chicken with the red sauce and fresh cilantro.

Burrito Assembly:

  1. Warm the flour tortillas to make them more pliable. Lay out a tortilla and top with a portion of the rice, bean mixture, shredded chicken in red sauce, avocado pieces, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up each tortilla, tucking in the sides to enclose the filling.

Serving:

  1. Serve the burritos accompanied by tomatillo salsa and a drizzle of Mexican crema on top.

Enjoy these flavorful chicken burritos, complete with a duo of delicious sauces for a meal that’s sure to satisfy any craving!