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Chicken Filling For Burritos And Tacos Recipe

Craveable chicken filling for your next burrito or taco night! This recipe tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant, but it's made from scratch in just 25 minutes. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 101.5 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.3 (23 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Filling For Burritos And Tacos

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How to Make Chicken Filling For Burritos And Tacos

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, chopped. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Add 2 pounds cooked chicken, shredded or diced.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g

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