Description
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken burritos that are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. These burritos are loaded with flavorful ingredients and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, and cooked rice. Cook until heated through.
- Finish the Burrito: Remove from heat and stir in salsa, lime juice, cilantro, and sour cream. Divide the mixture onto tortillas, top with cheese, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a burrito.
- Optional: For a crispy exterior, sear the burritos in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side. Serve warm with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- These burritos freeze well—wrap individually in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- You can customize by adding corn, jalapeños, or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
