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Monster Cheesy Chicken Burrito Recipe

Chicken Burrito Recipe

Are you looking for a tasty and filling meal that can be made quickly and easily? Look no further than this monster cheesy chicken burrito recipe! Loaded with flavorful chicken, melty cheese, and all of your favorite toppings, this recipe will satisfy even the biggest appetite.

Ingredients:

Chicken Burrito Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Cooking Chicken

2. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken.

Chicken Burrito Spices

3. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes. Remove from heat.

Cooked Chicken

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking dish.

5. To assemble the burritos, lay each tortilla out flat and add a spoonful of cooked rice, black beans, and chicken to the center. Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

6. Fold the sides of the tortilla in towards the center, then roll the burrito up tightly. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Assembling Chicken Burritos

7. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all the filling has been used.

8. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Baked Chicken Burritos

9. Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Conclusion

This monster cheesy chicken burrito recipe is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With juicy chicken, melty cheese, and all of your favorite toppings, it's sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it's easy to customize with your favorite ingredients - swap out the chicken for beef or veggies, or add extra spice with jalapenos or hot sauce. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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