Name: Easy Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ¼ small red onion, finely chopped; ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 cup white rice; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, diced; 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 8 flour tortillas (10-inch) or gluten-free tortillas; 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar; 1 cup salsa (plus more for garnish); 1 cup sour cream (or plant-based alternative)

Description

These easy chicken burritos are filled with tender, spiced chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, cheese, and fresh toppings—all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or a crowd-pleasing freezer meal.

Ingredients

¼ small red onion, finely chopped
¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
1 cup white rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, diced
1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 flour tortillas (10-inch) or gluten-free tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar
1 cup salsa (plus more for garnish)
1 cup sour cream (or plant-based alternative)

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Instructions

Chop onion, cilantro, and dice chicken.
Cook rice with 1½ cups chicken broth and salt: boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Rest covered for 10 minutes off heat.
Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in skillet. Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until done. Drain excess liquid.
Add remaining oil, sauté onion 2 minutes. Add ½ cup broth, black beans, chili powder, cumin. Simmer 5 minutes.
Add rice to skillet, mix everything, cook 2 more minutes.
Preheat oven to 200°F. Warm tortillas slightly for easier folding.
Fill tortillas with chicken-rice mixture, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro. Roll into burritos and wrap in foil.
Place in oven-safe pan, warm for 10 minutes.
Serve with extra salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Add jalapeños or hot sauce for spice.
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Make vegetarian with tofu or veggies and veg broth.
Serve as a burrito bowl without tortillas.
Top with avocado, lettuce, or lime juice for extra freshness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 430
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg