Chicken Burrito Recipe

Don’t you hate it when the filling of your Chicken Burrito falls out and you end up with a chaotic mess on your hands? This one won’t! Juicy, cheesy, flavour loaded chicken burrito filling keeps everything together as you munch your way through.

Chicken Burrito

Recipe video above. This is a chicken burrito stuffed with a juicy seasoned chicken filling, refried beans, corn, cheese and Mexican Red Rice. The refried beans makes it juicy inside without being soggy, adds flavour and holds it all together so the filling doesn’t come tumbling out when you pick it up!

Prep: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 700 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 2051 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 5 tortillas (, flour (approx 20cm/8″ wide))
• 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
• 2 tsp each dried cumin powder, paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional, adjust to taste))
• 600g / 1.2 lb chicken breast (, sliced in half horizontally (Note 1))
• 2 tbsp olive oil (, separated)
• 1/2 onion (, chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
• 1 red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
• 400g/14oz refried beans (, canned (Note 2))
• 1/4 cup water
• 2.5 cups white rice (, plain (cooked, Note 3))
• 2.5 cups Mexican Red Rice ((the best for Burritos!))
• 400g/14oz canned corn (, drained (or 280g/9oz frozen thawed))
• 1.5 cups (150g) cheese (, shredded (Mexican blend, cheddar, tasty, Montery Jack))
• 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro (, finely chopped)
• Avocado sauce
• Sour cream
• Salsa ((restaurant style, smooth))

Instruction:

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2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Cook chicken – Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken, cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 1.5 minutes. Remove, rest 2 minutes then chop.’, ‘name’: ‘Cook chicken – Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken, cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 1.5 minutes. Remove, rest 2 minutes then chop.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-burrito/#wprm-recipe-42594-step-0-1’}
3. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Saute onion – In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add capsicum, cook 2 minutes until onion is translucent.’, ‘name’: ‘Saute onion – In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add capsicum, cook 2 minutes until onion is translucent.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-burrito/#wprm-recipe-42594-step-0-2’}
4. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Finish Filling – Add refried beans, diced chicken and water. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until reduces slightly. Should be thick and juicy, not watery and not dry/stodgy! Let cool 5 minutes – will thicken.’, ‘name’: ‘Finish Filling – Add refried beans, diced chicken and water. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until reduces slightly. Should be thick and juicy, not watery and not dry/stodgy! Let cool 5 minutes – will thicken.’, ‘url’: ‘https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-burrito/#wprm-recipe-42594-step-0-3’}
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Pulled Chicken Burrito Recipe

This chicken burrito recipe is like a Mucho Burrito copy cat, with delicious pulled chicken, pinto beans, salsa & sauteed peppers!

Prep: 30min

Total: 60min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup salsa
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 avocados (mashed)
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red pepper (sliced)
• 1 green pepper (sliced)
• 1 red onion (sliced)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 6 flour tortillas
• 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
• pico de gallo or salsa
• cilantro (chopped)
• sour cream

Instruction:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add onion & garlic, sauteeing for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add shredded chicken, broth, and all other ingredients for the pulled chicken as listed. Bring to a boil, then down to a slow simmer and cook for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has absorbed into chicken.
2. Heat oil in large pan on high heat until it starts to smoke. Add peppers and onion, then season with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are sizzling, about 2 minutes stirring often, then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Optional step: fry the burrito on all sides in a pan that’s placed on med-high heat. This will toast the burrito a bit so that it doesn’t get soggy. Cut in half with a very sharp knife and enjoy!

Chicken Burritos

This mouthwatering chicken burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They’re super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. —Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho.

Prep: 30min

Total: 01h05min

Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Nutrition Facts: calories 760 calories, Fat 44g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
• 1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 8 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 24 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
• 6 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• Salsa, optional

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, seasonings and, if desired, jalapeno. Cook 5 minutes. Add chili and cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in chicken., Spoon about 1/2 cup filling across center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Fold bottom and sides over filling and roll up. Place in 2 greased 13×9-in. baking dishes. , Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with salsa.

Easy Chicken Burrito Recipe

Chicken burritos are big on flavor and stuffed full of good, wholesome ingredients. Fresh chicken breast, beans, rice, cheese, and authentic seasonings are wrapped up together in a warm flour tortilla to make the best burritos you’ve ever had. Portable, packable, and perfectly delectable.

Prep: 15min

Total: 17min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 567 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless chicken
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups Spanish rice (make from homemade or use boxed mix.)
• 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 10 8-inch tortillas (flour, whole wheat, gluten-free all work)

Instruction:

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2. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and chicken. Cook the chicken until tender, around 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes. Then slice into strips.’, ‘name’: ‘In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and chicken. Cook the chicken until tender, around 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes. Then slice into strips.’, ‘url’: ‘https://happymoneysaver.com/easy-chicken-burrito-recipe/#wprm-recipe-99406-step-0-1’}
3. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘In the meantime, cook your Spanish rice according to directions. Let it cool.’, ‘name’: ‘In the meantime, cook your Spanish rice according to directions. Let it cool.’, ‘url’: ‘https://happymoneysaver.com/easy-chicken-burrito-recipe/#wprm-recipe-99406-step-0-2’}
4. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Using a fine mesh strainer, drain and rinse black beans until rinse water runs clear. Set aside and allow to drip until mostly dry.’, ‘name’: ‘Using a fine mesh strainer, drain and rinse black beans until rinse water runs clear. Set aside and allow to drip until mostly dry.’, ‘url’: ‘https://happymoneysaver.com/easy-chicken-burrito-recipe/#wprm-recipe-99406-step-0-3’}
5. {‘@type’: ‘HowToStep’, ‘text’: ‘Assemble your burritos. Place 3 Tablespoons of Spanish rice and 4-5 slices of chicken, 2 Tablespoons black beans and about 2 Tablespoons shredded cheese to each tortilla. Pull in each end of tortilla and roll up tightly into a burrito shape.’, ‘name’: ‘Assemble your burritos. Place 3 Tablespoons of Spanish rice and 4-5 slices of chicken, 2 Tablespoons black beans and about 2 Tablespoons shredded cheese to each tortilla. Pull in each end of tortilla and roll up tightly into a burrito shape.’, ‘url’: ‘https://happymoneysaver.com/easy-chicken-burrito-recipe/#wprm-recipe-99406-step-0-4’}
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FAQ

What does a chicken burrito contain?

How to make chicken burrito from scratch?

1. Sear chicken seasoned with a homemade Burrito spice mix, then chop it up;
2. Make burrito filling – sautéed onion, capsicum/bell peppers, refried beans, and add the chicken. …
3. Pile filling, corn, rice, coriander/cilantro and cheese on a tortilla, then roll up tightly;

How to make a burrito that tastes like a restaurant?

1. Get bigger tortillas. The kind they sell at most grocery stores aren’t as big as the kind at restaurants. …
2. Warm the tortilla up before you wrap. …
3. Learn how to wrap it right. …
4. Sear the seam to seal it shut. …
5. Wrap it in aluminum foil before you eat it.

What makes a burrito taste good?