Chickaritos Recipe

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This recipe is one I created, substituting chicken for beef and omitting the frying, when our son grew fond of a fast-food restaurant's "junior burritos". They've been a big hit with our whole family ever since!

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Chickaritos Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 18 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, chilies, onions, pepper sauce and seasonings. Chill until serving.
  • Remove half of the pastry from refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll to a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Cut into nine small rectangles. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling across the center of each rectangle. Wet edges of pastry with water and roll pastry around filling. Crimp ends with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
  • Place seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to heat. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with salsa and guacamole. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 213 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 294 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Chickaritos in Country Woman September/October 1991, p29

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Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by Rach_TheBoss

They're so good and they make great left overs!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2011 by SRTW

Love these!

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by FACSteacher

I made these for my family and the flavor was great! I used wonton wraps (b/c that's all my small town store had) and baked them. I think the wrapper would have been better fried, although that would up the fat content. I didn't use the pie crust because it seemed too thick to me and I wanted a thinner outer layer. I think I will make these again using the wonton wraps and frying them in oil. They will make great appetizers at that size!

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2010 by mhane

I do use egg roll wrappers instead of the pie crust or puff pastry. It is much easier to roll, less mess and everyone likes them even more. I also bush them lightly with canola oil and bake each side until lightly brown and crispy. Fantastic! I made them for my boy's Open House and other family or work celebrations. I triple or quadruple the recipe every time and always get several request for this recipe.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by jeannine421

Family loved it...I made w/cooked shrim and phyllo dough....delish!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by ronayne

Made these for the first time today. All four of us who ate them thought they were delicious! Using the puff pastry the recipe made 18 good size portions. And I had enough filling left over to make a small tart using pie pastry. Next time I will thaw more puff pastry and it will probably make an additional 9 portions. Absolutely DELICIOUS! Thanks so much for this recipe.

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2009 by nvthiele

love, love love these! Sometimes I get lazy and just put everything in a double pie crust. Still divine but less work.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2009 by time2cook

These were very good. I substituted colby jack for the cheese for a milder flavor. I cut the recipe in half and with a side dish of refried beans, it was enough for dinner for two and lunch for us both the next day.

Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2008 by bikenviken

These were amazing. I made them for supper and it made enough for 4 hungry people.

 
 

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