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Chicken Burrito Recipe

These 30-minute chicken burritos are the perfect meal prep solution! They're incredibly easy to make, freezer-friendly, and loved by the whole family.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chicken Burrito, Chicken Burrito Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 521kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cut into small, bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 15 oz can refried beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 15 oz Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 6 large flour tortillas
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Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Chicken cooking in a pan.
  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let the chicken cook for another 2–3 minutes until it is well seasoned and slightly caramelized.
    Chicken breast in a pan with taco seasoning.
  • In a separate pan, warm the refried beans until they are smooth and heated through. Warm the rice as well.
    Refried beans in a pan.
  • Lay out the tortillas and spread a layer of refried beans in the middle, then add the rice, seasoned chicken, and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
    Tortilla with all the burrito ingredients .
  • Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla into a burrito. If desired, toast the burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet until they are golden and crisp. Enjoy!
    Wrapped up Chicken Burrito.

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Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 869mg | Iron: 2mg