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Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.
Sure, we are focused on Cinco de May today but these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos are awesome for anytime- from Sunday dinner to hosting a Birthday party or just in spirit of Taco Tuesday. There are three components that bring these burritos over-the-top!
- Fresh ingredients! The homemade guacamole and fresh pico de gallo, the marinated chicken and cilantro lime rice. Fresh really is best!
- The flavor in this marinated chicken is outstanding! You will want to keep this marinade recipe around for other dishes.
- The Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce poured over the burritos amplify the yum factor. Plus, who doesn’t love a bit of cheese sauce on their burrito?
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Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar
Setting up your burrito bar decor is simple. Look for just a few items to add a punch of color like with the banner and table runner shown here. Here is what you need to create a fun, Cinco de Mayo inspired atmosphere without much effort:
- Plates.
- Silverware.
- Napkins.
- Servings bowls/plates.
- Serving utensils.
- Gravy boat works perfectly for our Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce.
- Colorful table liner. Perhaps you have a traditional Mexican blanket around your house that you can utilize as a tablecloth!
- Colorful banner.
- Add a few cactus plants and fresh ingredients around the table for décor.
- A 3 tier serving tray is great for those setting up in a cramped space.
A decent amount of prep was done for these Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos. I did about an hour of prep on my own so grab a buddy to help you chop. Typically, I don’t spend that much time on prep, however, it is WELL worth the effort. Everyone will love the freshness on the table and taste it in those burritos.
All the elements :
- Firehouse Guacamole.
- Sour Cream.
- Pico de Gallo.
- Black beans.
- Cilantro Lime Rice.
- Chicken.
- Lettuce.
- Large burrito sized tortillas.
- Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce.
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Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and you are going to want this Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar set up for the festivities! We are cooking some Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos made with a delicious marinated chicken, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce topped with all the fixings like fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.
- 2 15 ounce cans Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Guacamole
- 2 cups sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
- 2 15 ounce cans black beans
- 8-10 burrito sized tortillas
- Chicken Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds chicken breast, trimmed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Wash all the fresh produce and begin chopping. Finely minced the garlic cloves, roughly chop cilantro, chop the lettuce and other fresh produce.
- Place all the marinade ingredients into a large food storage bag.
- Trim your chicken breasts and add to the marinade. Seal the bag. Let marinate for 30 minutes - 2 hours.
- Make your Guacamole and Pico de Gallo.
- Begin the Cilantro Lime Rice.
- Cook the chicken. On the stove top, add a drizzle of olive to a pan on medium heat and add the chicken breasts cooking 7-9 minutes on each side. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees. Dispose of excess marinade.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and chop.
- Heat the Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce for 7 minutes on the stove top stirring often. Place in a gravy boat for easy pouring.
- Heat the black beans on the stove top letting simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm your tortillas.
- Set up your Cinco de Mayo Burrito Bar with chopped chicken, tortillas, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce, cilantro lime rice and black beans all in separate bowls with serving utensils.
- Assemble your Queso Smothered Chicken Burritos however you please! I placed some cilantro lime rice on the tortilla, a spoonful of black beans followed by some chicken. Rolled up my burrito and poured Ricos Queso Blanco Cheese Sauce over the top. Place some lettuce topped with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Place a spoonful of pico de gallo on burrito and eat!
How do you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Let me know in the comments below!
I freaking love Queso AND Burritos, and so do my kids. We will be trying this one for sure!
Nobody should have any complaints on thhis dinner then!
Yum! This looks absolutely delish. And your burrito bar is so festive! Love the flags!
Aren’t those fun? Easy way to add a pop of color.
Looks like I know what I’m having for dinner tonight! That queso sounds so good!
Enjoy Lauren!
Oh man a burrito bar is a great idea! And so is anything smothered in queso
You can’t lose with queso smothered anything.
Omg this looks delicious. I pinned you recipe deft going to try it. I love trying new things. Love the blog post my
Husband is such a burrito fan. Can’t wait to
Try it tell you all about it.
Awesome CC. Come back and tell me what the hubby thought!