Chicken Burritos
These delicious chicken burritos are filled with flavorful and tender chicken, beans, cheese, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, this dish is customizable to suit your taste and can easily be made in large batches.
Equipment
- 1 skillet or frying pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 grater
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- as needed aluminum foil or parchment paper for wrapping
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- to taste fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, black beans, cooked rice, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a separate pan or microwave to make them easier to fold.
- To assemble the burritos, lay a tortilla flat and place a generous scoop of the chicken mixture in the center. Top with shredded cheese and a spoonful of salsa.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and then roll the burrito from the bottom up, ensuring the filling stays inside.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, and alongside sour cream and additional salsa if desired.
- Feel free to customize the fillings by adding avocado, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator for a quick meal later in the week. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings by adding avocado, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
You can also substitute the chicken for beef, turkey, or a plant-based protein.
Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator for a quick meal later in the week. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.