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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Bean and cheese burritos topped with cooked chicken and sauce prepared from milk, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and black olives. Casserole is topped with cheddar cheese and baked in hot oven. Finished casserole is garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

Ingredients -

1-1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
2-1/2 pounds package Frozen Bean and Cheese Burritos, thawed
1 cup Whole Milk
1 (10-3/4 ounces) can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1-1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup sliced Black Olives
chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves

 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Add chicken to large saucepan and cover with cold water.

3. Bring to a boil or medium high heat, reduce to low and simmer 10 minutes.

4. Remove chicken from liquid and allow to drain and cool.

5. Dice chicken into bite size pieces.

6. Grease a large ceramic baking dish with olive oil.

7. Place burritos in baking dish in single, tight layer.

8. Spoon diced chicken over burritos.

9. Add milk, cream of mushroom soup, 1-cup shredded cheddar cheese, and black olives to bowl. Stir to combine.

10. Spoon mixture evenly over chicken.

11. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.

12. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

13. Remove casserole to wire rack. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

14. Garnish with cilantro.

 


Casserole Making Tips -
Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves are available fresh and frozen. Fresh chicken breasts should be used within a day or two as they spoil quickly. Chicken breasts freeze well and will keep for several months if properly packaged.

Casserole Making Tips -
Fresh Cilantro
Cilantro is also known as coriander and Chinese parsley. Fresh cilantro can be found with other herbs in the produce section. Fresh cilantro does not store well and should be used immediately or within a day or two. Wrap fresh cilantro in paper towels and place in a loosely wrapped plastic bag.
 
 
   
 
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