“amigos” Crisp Chicken Burritos

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 5

Crispy and flavorful Amigos Chicken Burritos recipe for dinner

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can canned chicken ( cooked and diced ) or 2 chicken breasts ( cooked and diced )
	1 can green chilies , diced
	1 package cream cheese , low fat is OK
	4 -6 green onions , diced
	6 -8 small flour tortillas
	4 -6 cups cooking oil , for frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

280

Sugar

Fat

15g

Amigos Crisp Chicken Burritos are a popular Mexican dish that feature a crispy, golden shell filled with a creamy chicken mixture. The filling is made with canned chicken, diced green chilies, and cream cheese, which provide a rich and savory flavor. The burritos are then fried until crispy, giving them extra texture and a satisfying crunch. This recipe is perfect for a fast and easy dinner option that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned chicken, diced green chilies, cream cheese, and green onions, and mix well.
2.	Place a spoonful of the mixture onto each tortilla and fold into a burrito.
3.	Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
4.	Fry each burrito until golden brown and crispy.
5.	Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

PROS

These chicken burritos are easy to prepare and the crispy shell adds extra texture and flavor.

They make a great dinner option for the whole family.

CONS

Frying the burritos can make them high in calories and fat.
The canned chicken may also contain preservatives and additives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals.
The green chilies may help with digestion and boost metabolism. The cream cheese can provide calcium and vitamin D.