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Chicken Taco Burritos

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food culture of Mexico, chicken taco burritos combine the flavors of classic tacos with the convenience of a burrito. These handheld meals are a favorite among locals and visitors alike, often enjoyed during casual gatherings or as a quick lunch. Today, they are popular in various forms across the globe, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup corn
1 can black beans (15 oz)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive and gluten-free.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Guacamole can be a cheaper alternative depending on availability.

1

Take chicken thighs, remove skin, and place in the crock pot.

2

Cook chicken thighs on low in the crock pot until done, then refrigerate.

3

Debone and shred the cooked chicken thighs.

4

Clean out the crock pot and add the shredded chicken back in.

5

Add about 2.5 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the chicken.

6

Pour in a whole jar of salsa.

7

Add one package of cream cheese to the mixture.

8

Add one can of corn (or equivalent frozen corn) to the mixture.

9

Add one can of rinsed black beans to the mixture.

10

Stir all ingredients together in the crock pot.

11

Cook on high for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

12

Once done, serve the mixture with flour tortillas or chips.

13

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture before serving.

14

Add salsa and sour cream on top as desired.

Cooking Techniques

grillinglayering

Equipment Needed

slow cookermixing bowlskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Burrito de PolloTaco Burrito
Local Name: tacos de pollo burritos

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