Description
These Chicken Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Filled with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of flavorful ingredients, they’re easy to customize and sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Filling:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans
- 1/4 cup water
For the Burritos:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked Mexican rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Nacho cheese sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté Vegetables and Add Beans: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until onion is translucent. Stir in refried beans and water; cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: Layer each tortilla with rice, chicken filling, corn, and cheese. Fold burrito-style.
- Toast Burritos: Toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 minutes (wrapped in foil), pan-fry for 2 minutes per side, or fry in oil until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve with salsa, sour cream, and nacho cheese sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Tortillas: Warm tortillas before assembling for easier folding.
- Corn: Use fresh, canned, or frozen corn (thawed and drained if frozen).
- Refried Beans: Don’t skip the refried beans, as they add flavor and help bind the filling.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover burritos for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
