Burritos With Chicken And Rice
A mild burrito you can enjoy alone or add fresh salsa for some zing.
Steps
Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil.
Add the rice and cook for 8 minutes.
Drain , rinse and then drain again.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan , add the onion with the ground cloves and oregano , fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the rice and tomatoes and cook over a low heat until all the tomato juice has been absorbed , set the pan aside.
Put the chicken breasts in a large saucepan , pour in enough water to cover and bring to the boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Lift the chicken out of the pan , put on a plate and cool slightly.
Preheat the oven to 325f degrees.
Shred the chicken by pulling the flesh apart with two forks , then add the chicken to the rice mixture , with the grated cheese.
Stir in the sour cream , if using.
Wrap the tortillas in foil and place them on a plate.
Stand the plate over boiling water for about 5 minutes.
Alternately , wrap in microwave safe film and heat in a microwave.
Ingredients
long grain rice, vegetable oil, onion, ground cloves, dried oregano, tomatoes with juice, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, wheat flour tortillas, salt, fresh oregano
