Best Chicken Burrito Recipe Ever
Who doesn't love a delicious, hearty burrito? And when it comes to burritos, chicken is definitely a favorite filling. But what makes a truly great chicken burrito? Here, we'll share our recipe for the best chicken burrito ever, complete with step-by-step instructions and plenty of tips and tricks to make sure your burritos are bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Heat some olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Using the same pan, add the onion and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Add the black beans and cooked rice to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the tortillas. Top each tortilla with some shredded cheese.
- Roll up the tortillas tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go. Place the burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake the burritos in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Tips and Tricks
- If you don't have cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice and cook it according to the package instructions before adding it to the pan.
- Feel free to mix up the vegetables in this recipe based on what you have on hand. Zucchini, squash, and mushrooms would all be great additions.
- If you prefer a spicier burrito, add some diced jalapeño peppers to the vegetable mixture.
- To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken from scratch.
- If you want to make these burritos ahead of time, you can assemble them and then wrap them tightly in foil and store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake them. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Conclusion
There you have it – our recipe for the best chicken burrito ever. With a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch of these delicious burritos in no time. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party dish, give this recipe a try and see for yourself why it's called the best!
