Barbecued Chicken Burritos
These burritos are something of a Tex-Mex wonder: tangy barbecue sauce, some roast chicken (or rotisserie chicken) and vegetables, all wrapped up in tortillas. For the best taste, look for a fiery barbecue sauce without added corn syrup.
Servings: 4 servings, 1 wrap each
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Healthy Weight, Heart Healthy, Low Sat Fat, High Fiber
Ingredients:
Barbecued Chicken Burritos
1 2-pound roasted chicken , skin discarded, meat removed from bones and shredded (4 cups)
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
1 cup canned black beans , rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn , thawed, or canned corn, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 leaves romaine lettuce
4 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas
2 limes , cut in wedges
Steps:
1: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, barbecue sauce, beans, corn and sour cream; stir to combine. Cook until hot, 4 to 5 minutes.
2: Assemble the wraps by placing a lettuce leaf in the center of each tortilla and topping with one-fourth of the chicken mixture; roll as you would a burrito. Slice in half diagonally and serve warm, with lime wedges.
Nutrition: (Per serving)
Calories - 353
Carbohydrates - 40
Fat - 9
Saturated Fat - 3
Monounsaturated Fat - 3
Protein - 33
Cholesterol - 82
Dietary Fiber - 5
Potassium - 39
Sodium - 579
Nutrition Bonus - Fiber (24 daily value), Iron (20 dv).
Related Links:
• Pecan-Crusted Chicken
• More Quick and Healthy Chicken Recipes
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This news arrived on: 09/08/2009
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