Description
Delicious burritos filled with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and a blend of spices, perfect for busy nights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by shredding your cooked chicken if you haven’t done so already.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced avocado, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, lay a tortilla flat, and scoop a portion of the mixture into the center.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly from the bottom up, placing it seam-side down in the heated skillet.
- Cook each burrito for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute, then slice in half diagonally and serve warm with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For healthier options, consider vegetarian versions or low-carb alternatives like lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg