Chicken Burritos
Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner: chicken burritos made with tender, spice-rubbed chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy, flavorful filling. These taste just like your favorite food truck version but are super easy to make at home.
Servings 8 burritos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces.
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper medium, chopped
- 1½ cups refried beans
For Assembling
- 8 flour tortillas large
- 2 cups Mexican rice
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup canned corn
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle over the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Toss well so every piece is nicely coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and mostly cooked through.
- Stir in the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the onion softens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the refried beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring so everything comes together into a thick, creamy filling.
- Assemble the Burritos. Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave them for 10-15 seconds to soften.
- Lay a warm tortilla on your counter and start building your burrito by spooning about 1/4 cup of Mexican rice into the center. Add a generous scoop of the chicken and bean mixture, followed by a spoonful of corn. Top it with a few spoonfuls of guacamole and finish with a good handful of cheddar cheese.
- Roll it up. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up from the bottom, making sure to keep all the fillings inside.
- Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side for a crispy finish.
- Serve. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve the burritos warm, and enjoy!