Spicy Chimi Chicken Burrito Recipe

Name: Spicy Chimi Chicken Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 3 cups chicken broth; 6 green onions, chopped; 1 green pepper; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 4 -8 soft shell tortillas; Jalapeno Sauce; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 jalapenos, with seeds removed; 16 ounces fat free sour cream; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken broth
6 green onions, chopped
1 green pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tomatoes, chopped
4 -8 soft shell tortillas
Jalapeno Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 jalapenos, with seeds removed
16 ounces fat free sour cream
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Brown chicken in small amounts for flavor.
2
Put chicken in slow cooker.
3
Add some of the chicken broth to pan to loosen the browned leftover in pan.
4
Add onions and green pepper until vegetables are tender.
5
Add tomato and remaining chicken broth.
6
Put all in slow cooker with chicken.
7
Cook in slow cooker for 4-5 hours until chicken pulls apart and is tender.
8
Shred with a fork.
9
Fill tortilla shells with chicken and wrap. Place on parchment paper.
10
Give a quick brush with butter. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
11
Jalapeno Sauce:
12
Melt butter in pan.
13
Add in flour stirring quickly.
14
Allow to brown a bit and add chicken broth.
15
Add half of the sour cream, jalapenos and garlic powder.
16
Simmer and let thicken.
17
Remove from heat and add remaining sour cream.

1295

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, 3 cups chicken broth, 6 green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chimi Chicken Burrito falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chimi Chicken Burrito

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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