How to Make Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick and easy dinner ideas, few dishes can top the versatility and deliciousness of a good burrito. Whether you're in the mood for a classic beef and bean burrito or something a little more exotic like a shrimp and avocado burrito, there's a burrito filling out there to suit every palate. One of our personal favorites is a zesty salsa chicken burrito filling that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • hot sauce to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place chicken breasts and tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then add the salsa, seasoning, cumin, garlic and chili powder. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With a fork, start pulling the chicken meat apart into thin strings. Keep cooking pulled chicken meat and sauce, covered, for another 5 to 10 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste and stir together (Note: You may need to add a bit of water if the mixture is cooked too high and gets too thick.)
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 923mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 243mg