Chicken Burrito
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
These hearty chicken burritos are packed with flavor and easy to make, perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the white rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Step 2: Cut the chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 4: Cook the chicken for about 7-10 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Step 5: Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.
- Step 6: Lay each tortilla flat and evenly distribute the cooked rice, chicken, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and salsa down the center of each tortilla.
- Step 7: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- Step 8: Optional: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place each burrito seam-side down to toast for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Step 9: Serve each burrito with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro on top.
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