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Chicken Burritos

Seasoned chicken wrapped with rice, beans, cheese, and bold toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican - Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling:
  • 1 pound chicken breasts skinless and boneless cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
For the Burritos:
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • cups refried beans
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Mexican rice
  • 1 cup corn
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Nacho cheese sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken: Chicken pieces are placed into a bowl and coated with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Everything is mixed gently so seasoning reaches all sides.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Olive oil is heated in a large pan over medium heat. Chicken gets added and stirred slowly. Garlic joins the pan and cooks until fragrant. Water is poured in to keep moisture steady.
  3. Add Vegetables: Chopped onion and red bell pepper are stirred into the pan. Softening happens gradually while flavors blend together. Cooking continues until chicken stays tender.
  4. Warm the Fillings: Refried beans, Mexican rice, and corn are warmed separately so everything stays hot during assembly. This step makes wrapping easier later.
  5. Heat the Tortillas: Flour tortillas are warmed in a dry pan until soft and flexible. This helps prevent tearing while rolling.
  6. Assemble the Burritos: Chicken filling gets spooned down the center of each tortilla. Beans, rice, corn, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and nacho cheese sauce are layered carefully.
  7. Wrap and Serve: Sides of the tortilla are folded inward, then rolled tightly. Burritos are served warm while cheese stays melty.