Copying a recipe I saw for Philly Chicken Sandwiches, I concocted some chicken burritos that were way too simple and really tasty! Lay some chicken (I used one large breast and 2 thighs) on a bed of sliced onion and bell peppers in the crock pot. I used red, yellow and orange bc that's what I had on hand. Green probably would have been really good as well. Sprinkle w/ salt and pepper on cook on low for 8 hours.
When I got home from work I started cooking the beans that I had soaked overnight. Canned beans would also work just fine but I prefer to make ours fresh from dried beans, provided I get my act together ahead of time and remember to soak them. Whenever I do make fresh beans I try to make a big batch and then freeze a servings worth for another meal. Dried beans are much cheaper and a lot better for you since most canned foods are at risk for BPA contamination. That's another story all together...
While the beans were cooking I started some quinoa, shredded the cheese, chopped some cilantro and pulled the chicken with some tongs. I added a generous amount of the pepper and onion mixture to the shredded chicken and mixed it all together. When the quinoa was done I added some cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. I love the flavor of cilantro/lime.
Chicken burritos with beans, cheese, cilantro and salsa and a side of cilantro-lime quinoa.
Leftovers for lunch the next day...I added the remaining quinoa to the leftover burritos.
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