Description
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Burritos are filled with tender garlic butter chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, melty mozzarella, and hearty rice and beans, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. This savory, satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes or strips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked rice
- 1 cup (150 g) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and mix in parsley.
- Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Layer rice, black beans, garlic Parmesan chicken, mozzarella, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream onto each tortilla.
- Fold in sides and roll tightly into burritos.
- Optional: Place seam-side down in a skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Let chicken mixture cool slightly before assembling to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Freshly grated Parmesan provides the best flavor and melt.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a skillet for a crispier texture.
- Add vegetables or jalapeños for extra flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
