Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
5%
Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling
35 min.
4
98kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a delicious and satisfying dish? Look no further than our Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only popular among food lovers but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful filling that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Imagine tender, shredded chicken simmered in a zesty blend of tomato sauce, salsa, and a medley of spices like chili powder and cumin. Each bite bursts with flavor, and you can easily adjust the heat with your favorite hot sauce. This dish is not only low in calories, at just 98 kcal per serving, but it also packs a protein punch, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re filling up a burrito, topping a salad, or enjoying it on its own, this Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling is versatile and sure to please everyone at the table. So grab your saucepan and get ready to create a meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • ounce tomato sauce canned
  • teaspoon chili powder 
  • cloves garlic minced
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • servings hot sauce to taste
  • 0.3 cup salsa 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

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.
  2. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein50.56%
Fat15.7%
Carbs33.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20
Glycemic Load
0.63
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.2095652611359%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:98.11kcal
4.91%
Fat:1.77g
2.72%
Saturated Fat:0.36g
2.23%
Carbohydrates:8.56g
2.85%
Net Carbohydrates:5.91g
2.15%
Sugar:3.35g
3.73%
Cholesterol:36.16mg
12.05%
Sodium:1033.22mg
44.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.82g
25.64%
Vitamin B3:6.45mg
32.24%
Selenium:18.74µg
26.77%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.55%
Vitamin A:1203.68IU
24.07%
Phosphorus:137.81mg
13.78%
Fiber:2.64g
10.57%
Potassium:360.02mg
10.29%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.39%
Vitamin C:7.54mg
9.14%
Iron:1.59mg
8.84%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.15%
Magnesium:24.33mg
6.08%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.37%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.19%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.74%
Copper:0.07mg
3.61%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.24%
Vitamin K:2.17µg
2.07%
Calcium:20.37mg
2.04%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.88%
Folate:5.7µg
1.43%
Source:Allrecipes