Easy Authentic Mexican Chicken Burrito
This homemade Mexican-style Chicken Burrito is a hearty and wholesome meal that hits all the right spots with its flavors. It's packed with tender, seasoned chicken, creamy refried beans, tangy salsa, shredded cheese, and fresh vegetables all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla. It's a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, packed lunches, or a family get-together.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 Cup of refried beans
- 1 Cup of cooked rice
- 1 Cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1⁄2 Cup of salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1⁄2 Cup of chopped lettuce
- 1⁄4 Cup of sour cream
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Directions
Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Then, let it sit for 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until perfectly cooked.
Warm the flour tortillas in a clean dry skillet over medium heat.
Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
Then add the cooked rice, sautéed chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and salsa.
Layer on slices of avocado, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.
Heat the filled burritos on a griddle or skillet over medium heat, seam-side down first until lightly golden on each side.
Serve the Chicken Burrito warm with a side of sour cream or salsa.