Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling
Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling features tender, shredded chicken simmered with tomato sauce, salsa, and taco spices for a bold, saucy bite. The garlic, cumin, and chili powder build layered heat and smokiness, ideal for wrapping in warm tortillas or meal-prepping for busy weeknights. It’s savory, juicy, and perfectly seasoned for customizable burritos.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the 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. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- 2
Using a fork, pull the chicken meat into thin strands. Continue cooking the shredded chicken and sauce, covered, for another 5 to 10 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste and stir to combine. (Note: Add a little water if it cooks too hot and becomes too thick.)
- Calories 294.06 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 27.5 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 32.1 g 12%
- Total Fat 2.99 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.48 mg High 24%
- Sodium 714.55 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 2.71 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.99 g --
- Added Sugars 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 25.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 206.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 56.02 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 5.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 294.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Hot Sauce, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 294.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling healthy?
- Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 294.06 calories and 27.5 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 714.55 mg (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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