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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Quesadillas and Tacos » Burrito De Pollo (chicken Burrito)

    Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)

    Aug 24, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 7 Comments

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    Burrito de Pollo (Chicken Burrito)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 7 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 large flour tortillas
    • ½ cup cream cheese
    • 1 cup salsa
    • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
    • 1 avocado peeled and diced
    • 1 large tomato diced
    • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 scallion finely chopped
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 1 can 15 oz red beans
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 cup long grain white rice
    • 2 cups chicken stock
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
    • Salt

    Instructions
     

    • To make the beans: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Cook the onions, scallion, garlic and peppers until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Add beans, cumin and cook, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • o make the rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly by placing it into a strainer and running cool water over it. Place the rice in a medium sauce pan, then add the chicken stock, oil, tomato paste and salt.
    • Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir once and cover, reduce to low heat and cook for 20 minutes.
    • Remove the pot from the stove and let it sit for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice using a fork and set aside.
    • To assemble the burrito: Spread each tortilla with cream cheese and salsa then layer with the bean mixture, shredded chicken, rice, diced tomato, cilantro and avocado. Roll up burrito-style and serve with salsa on the side.
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    I have to admit that I don't like leftovers. There's something about day-old food that usually makes me feel sick. There are some exceptions of course, like arroz con pollo or homemade beans, but if I can create a new dish using older ingredients, like day old roasted chicken, then that makes for a better experience for me.

    It's great discovering new ways to use leftover food that I actually enjoy, like this Chicken Burrito. If you have any leftover roasted chicken ideas, won't you share them with us?

    Thank you and enjoy!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Angie@Angiesrecipes

      August 24, 2011 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Your burrito looks very delicious!

      Reply
    2. Joanna

      August 25, 2011 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      I'm with you on leftovers! We roasted a chicken last week and really made full use of the bird! Of course, the first evening we had chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and veggies. Very traditional! Then the next night we had a chicken and rice casserole and that weekend I made chicken stock from all the leftovers, including the bones.

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    3. grace

      August 26, 2011 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      cream cheese, eh? nice touch--this is one of my favorite wrap-type creations ever made. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Chris

      August 31, 2011 at 9:31 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, Erica, this would be a perfect use for our "pulled chicken".

      Reply
    5. norma

      September 27, 2011 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      Finally a person that does not like left overs...I am one of them...but I do like beans, rice and lasagna...great burrito.

      Reply
    6. nicole

      February 15, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      i looove left over chicken! i saute an onion, the chicken, and bbq sauce and put that mixture on top of a white arepa!!!!!!

      Reply
    7. Malice

      May 31, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      You could toss leftover chicken in a vegetable lasagna, vegetable casserole, or vegetable gratin. That way the amount of chicken you have is irrelevant.

      Reply

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