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chicken burritos

smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This easy chicken burrito recipe will satisfy your cravings with seasoned chicken, rice, sweet corn, black beans, and queso quesadilla cheese. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have a delicious meal in no time!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Griddle

Ingredients For chicken burritos

  • 1 c
    fresh corn (can use frozen but thaw and drain)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 can
    black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • 1 c
    salsa or salsa style tomatoes
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 c
    queso quesadilla cheese
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro
  • 8
    flour tortillas (10 inches each)

How To Make chicken burritos

  • 1
    Add the corn to a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook the corn undisturbed for 2-3 minutes. Toss and cook the corn for 2-3 additional minutes or until browned and charred.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Add the onion about halfway through the browning process.
  • 3
    When the chicken is cooked through and the onion is soft, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, chili powder and ground cumi,, stirring to coat. Stir in the cooked rice, black beans, salsa, and blackened corn.
  • 4
    Divide the mixture evenly onto the middle of the flour tortillas. Add a sprinkle of queso quesadilla cheese and cilantro.
  • 5
    Fold the burritos, rolling them tight. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with a light coat of olive oil. Grill the burritos, browning on all sides.
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