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Queso-Smothered Chicken Burrito
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Garnish
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Pizza & Handhelds · Tex-Mex

Queso-Smothered Chicken Burrito

4.3 (208 cooks rated this)

Seasoned chicken is folded into a silky homemade queso and wrapped tightly before a final sear on the grill pan. Slice it open for a molten, creamy center that oozes onto the board.

20 min Prep
20 min Cook
40 min Total
4 Servings
Easy Difficulty
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Test kitchen note: Evaporated milk keeps the queso smooth and stops it from turning grainy when it reheats inside the burrito.

Method 7 steps

  1. Toss the chicken with taco seasoning. Cook in the oil over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  2. Toss both cheeses with the cornstarch. Warm the evaporated milk in a small saucepan until steaming.

  3. Add the cheese a handful at a time, whisking until smooth, then stir in the jalapenos.

  4. Fold the chicken into two-thirds of the queso.

  5. Warm the tortillas, spoon the filling down the center, tuck in the sides and roll tightly.

  6. Sear the burritos seam side down on a hot grill pan for 2 minutes per side until marked.

  7. Halve and serve with the remaining queso for dipping.

That is the whole pie. Enjoy every slice.

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