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Three chicken burritos stacked, revealing chicken, Mexican rice, cheddar cheese, and corn filling.

Chicken Burritos

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breasts skinless and boneless, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups refried beans
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked Mexican rice
  • 1 cup canned corn drained
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • Salsa for serving
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano to make the seasoning mix.
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  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with the seasoning mix. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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  • Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
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  • Stir in the refried beans and water to the skillet, mixing well with the chicken and vegetables. Cook until everything is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
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  • Warm the flour tortillas according to package instructions to make them pliable.
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  • Assemble the burritos: Lay a tortilla flat and spoon some Mexican rice down the center. Add a portion of the chicken and bean mixture, followed by corn and shredded cheese.
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  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
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  • Serve the burritos warm with salsa and sour cream on the side.
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Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 913mgFiber: 4g
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