Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling Recipe

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Salsa chicken burrito filling provides quick, easy preparation for delicious burrito and taco filling that freezes beautifully for convenient meal planning and batch cooking. This versatile filling works perfectly served with tortillas and shredded Cheddar cheese while the freezer-friendly nature makes this ideal for meal prep. The quick preparation eliminates lengthy cooking while the delicious results ensure these become regular meal rotation staples.

Close up view of salsa chicken burrito filling in a bowl with a spoon

Quick, easy burrito/taco filling that is delicious and freezes great! I serve this with tortillas, shredded Cheddar cheese and little sour cream. You could fill the tortillas and put them all in a baking dish and then cover with salsa and cheese and bake for about 10 minutes, if you don’t want a mess at the table.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

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  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup salsa

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • hot sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts and tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then add the salsa, seasoning, cumin, garlic and chili powder. Let simmer for 15 minutes.

  2. With a fork, start pulling the chicken meat apart into thin strings. Keep cooking pulled chicken meat and sauce, covered, for another 5 to 10 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste and stir together (Note: You may need to add a bit of water if the mixture is cooked too high and gets too thick.)

    close up view of Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling in a bowl with a spoon
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
12g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g2%
Saturated Fat 0g2%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 923mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g25%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg7%
Potassium 243mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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