Easy Chicken Burritos Recipe 🌯
These delicious chicken burritos are packed with tender chicken, flavorful rice, beans, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for the ultimate meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!) 🍗
1 packet taco seasoning 🌮
1/4 cup water 💧
For the Filling:
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or Mexican-style) 🍚
1 cup black beans or pinto beans (canned, rinsed, and drained) 🫘
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix) 🧀
1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo 🍅
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) 🥄
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional) 🌿
For the Assembly:
6 large flour tortillas 🌯
1/4 cup melted butter or cooking spray (optional, for crisping) 🧈
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
In a skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and water.
Cook for 3-5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated with seasoning.
Warm the Tortillas:
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
Assemble the Burritos:
Lay a tortilla flat and layer it with:
1/3 cup rice
1/4 cup seasoned chicken
2 tablespoons beans
A sprinkle of shredded cheese
A spoonful of salsa and/or sour cream
Optional: chopped cilantro for extra flavor
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
Crisp the Burritos (Optional):
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush it with melted butter or spray with cooking oil.
Place the burritos seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
Serve the burritos warm with additional salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side.
Enjoy these hearty and flavorful chicken burritos anytime! 🌯✨
