Chicken Mini Burritos

Name: Chicken Mini Burritos
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 3 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 4 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 5 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles; 6 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 7 3/4 cup salsa verde or green salsa; 8 10 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (6 inch; from 11.5 oz package); 9 1 cup shredded Mexican-style Cheddar Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 oz); 10 1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 11 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Kicky chiles, spices and salsa punch up mini burritos that make great appetizers or light lunch fare.

45 Minutes Prep

45 Minutes Total

Ingredient List

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeño chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup salsa verde or green salsa
10 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (6 inch; from 11.5 oz package)
1 cup shredded Mexican-style Cheddar Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 oz)
1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken, jalapeño chiles, cumin and salsa verde; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until hot. Keep warm.
Heat tortillas as directed on package. Work with 4 tortillas at a time, covering remaining tortillas with a damp paper towel. Spoon 2 level tablespoons chicken mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese in center of each tortilla. Top with tomato and cilantro. Fold 1/3 of tortilla down over filling; fold sides toward center. Fold remaining side up, and turn over. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

Make these burritos up to a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then bake at 350°F 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
Serve with sour cream or your favorite guacamole as a dip. For added color, garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories190(Calories from Fat70),Total Fat7g(Saturated Fat2 1/2g,Trans Fat1g),Cholesterol20mgSodium430mgTotal Carbohydrate21g(Dietary Fiber0g Sugars0g),Protein9g;% Daily Value*:Vitamin A4%;Vitamin C0%;Calcium10%;Iron8%; Exchanges:1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1 1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.