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Chicken Burritos

A hand holds a cut chicken burrito filled with chicken, rice and melted cheese; another burrito rests on foil.
Cut chicken burritos with rice, chicken and melted cheese.

Seasoned chicken, refried beans, rice, corn and cheese make a juicy filling for flour tortillas. Pan-fry or bake the burritos until crisp and warm, and freeze extras for later.

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  • Total: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 5 servings

Recipe

Chicken Burritos

Seasoned chicken, refried beans, rice, corn and cheese make a juicy filling for flour tortillas. Pan-fry or bake the burritos until crisp and warm, and freeze extras for later.

Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/chicken-burritos

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Rest
5 minutes
Total
35 minutes
Servings
5

Ingredients

5 servings

For 5 servings

Burrito seasoning

Chicken filling

Rice (choose one)

Other fillings

Sauces for serving (choose)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Microwave
  • Work surface
  • Oven
  • Foil

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix the seasoning ingredients. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the chicken and mix to coat. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat.

    Seasoned chicken pieces shown before and after cooking.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook for 1.5 minutes. Remove from the skillet, rest for 2 minutes, then chop.

  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the capsicum and cook for 2 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

  4. Step 4: Add the refried beans, diced chicken and water. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, until the mixture reduces slightly. The filling should be thick and juicy, not watery or dry. Let it cool for 5 minutes to thicken.

    Chicken, beans and diced vegetables in a thick, juicy filling in a skillet.
  5. Step 5: Gently warm the tortillas in the microwave to make them pliable, then lay them on a work surface.

  6. Step 6: Place rice on the lower third of each tortilla. Top with chicken filling, corn and cheese, then sprinkle with coriander. Fold up burrito-style.

  7. Step 7: To toast, either pan-fry over medium-high heat without oil for 2 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is crisp and the cheese melts a little, or wrap tightly in foil and bake for 10 minutes at 180°C/350°F.

  8. Step 8: Serve with a sauce of your choice, or add hot sauce. Suggested accompaniments include avocado sauce, guacamole, sour cream, restaurant-style salsa, queso or nacho cheese dip.

  9. Step 9: Wrap extra burritos for freezing and reheat when ready to eat.

Notes

Make-ahead and storage

Wrap burritos in cling wrap or foil. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze. To reheat, thaw overnight and warm in the oven, wrapped in foil, for 15 minutes at 180°C/350°F. To reheat from frozen, wrap in foil and bake for 40 minutes at 180°C/350°F.

Refried bean substitute

To make a bean substitute, sauté 1 minced garlic clove in a little oil until golden. Add 1 can of pinto, red kidney or black beans with 1/4 cup of the can liquid and 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, onion powder and paprika. Stir until thoroughly heated, then mash or purée. Other beans work too, though the color will differ.

Rice

For 2.5 cups of cooked white rice, start with 1 cup of uncooked rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
700 kcal
Fat
23 g
Saturated fat
9 g
Carbohydrates
72 g
Sugar
8 g
Fiber
10 g
Protein
49 g
Sodium
2,051 mg
Cholesterol
109 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

These chicken burritos are filled with seasoned chicken, refried beans, rice, corn, cheese and coriander. Refried beans help bind the filling and keep it juicy. Choose plain white rice or Mexican Red Rice, then pan-fry or bake the wrapped burritos.

A spread of burrito ingredients, including chicken, rice, corn, coriander, cheese, capsicum, refried beans and seasonings.
Ingredients for chicken burritos arranged on a work surface.

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