When we were in Wisconsin visiting Kristen last summer, she took us to her favorite Mexican restaurant. She suggested the Burrito Mexicano. She said she ordered it the first time she went there and has never ordered anything else there as it was so good. Loving it so much, she analyzed the taste and went home and tried to make it herself. After trying several different recipes, she finally found one that tasted similar. She shared it with me. It is absolutely delicious and bonus, it is fast and easy!
Burritos Mexicano
2-3 chicken breasts, cut up
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper
In a large skillet, saute the chicken, pepper, and onion in oil. After vegetables are softened, add tomatoes and cook for another minute. Add salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the sauce.
Sauce
1 1/4 lb. white American cheese (Land o Lakes Brand -block) cut into 1 inch cubes (I actually couldn't find this, so I bought a lb package of white American cheese slices)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cold water
1 small can diced green chilis
Pickled Jalapeno peppers from a jar, to taste. I used about 5 of them, chopped
A little bit of Jalapeno pickle juice
In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir together the cheese, milk, and water. Microwave for about 5 minutes. Stop the microwave and stir frequently. It will come together into a runny, delicious sauce.
Remove from the microwave and add the green chilis, jalapenos and juice. Stir and taste, correcting seasoning as desired.
Fill each tortilla with about 1/12 of the chicken mixture and a little of the cheese sauce. Roll up burrito style and put in a 9 x 13 pan. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, working it down into the burritos. Bake at 350 until hot and bubbly.
Serve with chopped, fresh tomatoes on top, if desired.
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