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Creamy Chicken Burritos
Ingredients:
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**For the Chicken Filling:**
– 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
– 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
– 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 red onion, diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
**For the Creamy Sauce:**
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
**For Assembly:**
– 4 large flour tortillas
– 1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
– 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken Filling:**
– Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
– Add the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
– Stir in the fresh cilantro and shredded cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy. Remove from heat.
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2. **Make the Creamy Sauce:**
– In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chopped cilantro if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.
3. **Assemble the Burritos:**
– Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them more pliable.
– Place a generous portion of the chicken filling in the center of each tortilla.
– Drizzle some of the creamy sauce over the filling.
– If desired, add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top.
– Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up tightly from one end to the other.
4. **Serve:**
– Cut the burritos in half and serve with extra creamy sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy these flavorful, creamy chicken burritos as a satisfying meal!
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