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taco bell shredded chicken burrito recipe

Taco Bell Shredded Chicken Burrito Recipe

Even though the famed Shredded Chicken Burrito is no longer available at Taco Bell, with this perfect homemade version, we can enjoy that classic Taco Bell taste from the comfort of our homes with all the same spicy and well-seasoned deliciousness we expect from this classic Burrito.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 420 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 food blender
  • 1 Skillet
Ingredients
  
  • 1 and 1/2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • TT salt
  • TT pepper
For cilantro lime rice:
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
For avocado ranch dressing:
  • 1/8 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/8 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
Other:
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 10-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
 
  • First, we’re going to start with the Avocado ranch dressing. Using a blender combine the avocado, ranch dressing, buttermilk, salt, and sour cream.
  • Blend all these ingredients together until everything is mixed thoroughly and looks smooth.
  • Pour this into a small bowl, cover it and store it in the refrigerator until we need it later.
  • Next, we will cook the chicken. Start by heating oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken breasts for 3 minutes. Then flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce to the chicken and continue cooking until the liquid is boiling.
    Once boiling turn the heat down a bit so it can simmer and place the lid on. Continue cooking until the chicken is completely cooked through (this could take up to 20 minutes).
  • Next, we’ll prepare the rice. In a clean saucepan melt the butter and add the rice. Keep stirring and cook everything for a couple of minutes.
  • To this mixture, we then add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and cumin. Stir the mixture thoroughly and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, once again take the heat down to low so it simmers, cover, and allow to cook for 15-16 minutes.
    After the rice is cooked you can remove it from the heat, but keep the pan covered and let the rice sit for a further 10 minutes.
  • Now let’s put everything together, start by warming the tortillas in the microwave, 20-30 seconds should be enough.
  • Remove the ranch dressing from the fridge and draw a thin line of dressing down the center of the tortilla.
    On top of this add the rice and chicken as desired, and then sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top.
  • Roll the burrito up, and repeat steps 10 and 11 until you’ve used up all the ingredients. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 15gFat: 20gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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