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Chicken Burrito

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A hearty and flavorful Chicken Burrito packed with seasoned Mexican chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and your favorite burrito fillings, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • 500g / 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp each cumin powder, paprika, onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp each cayenne pepper, oregano, black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup guacamole or sliced avocado
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and all the spices in a bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes, if time permits.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  3. Warm tortillas in a microwave or skillet to make them pliable.
  4. Assemble the burritos by layering rice, beans, chicken, corn, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole in the center of each tortilla.
  5. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly into a burrito shape.
  6. Optional: toast the wrapped burrito in a dry skillet for a crispy outside.
  7. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for later.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
  • To freeze, wrap burritos individually in foil and freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in oven or microwave from frozen or thawed.

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