Chicken Burrito Recipe
Chicken burritos are flavorful, protein-packed wraps filled with juicy chicken, rice, beans, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- **For the Chicken:**
- - 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 tsp chili powder
- - ½ tsp cumin
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp onion powder
- - ½ tsp smoked paprika
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 tbsp lime juice
- **For the Burritos:**
- - 4 large flour tortillas
- - 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
- - ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
- - ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- - ½ cup salsa
- - ¼ cup sour cream
- - ¼ cup chopped cilantro optional
- - 1 avocado sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shredded chicken.
- 2. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- 3. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add lime juice and remove from heat.
- 4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for easier folding.
- 5. Lay a tortilla flat and add a portion of rice, black beans, seasoned chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and any optional toppings.
- 6. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- 7. If desired, heat in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for a crispy finish.
- 8. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Swap black beans for pinto beans if preferred.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Wrap burritos in foil for an on-the-go meal.