Description
Hearty Chicken Burrito recipe from Bex’s Kitchen brings Mexican-inspired comfort right to home kitchens. Packed with zesty chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh ingredients, this burrito delivers bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 large flour tortillas
Filling and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked white or Mexican rice
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup creamy jalapeno sauce (optional)
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoned chicken by warming it in a skillet, mixing thoroughly with taco seasoning and a small amount of water until evenly coated and heated through.
- Soften tortillas either in the microwave or on a skillet to enhance flexibility for easy wrapping.
- Create a base layer of creamy refried beans directly in the center of each tortilla, spreading evenly to ensure full coverage.
- Layer the burrito ingredients strategically: first add cooked rice, then top with the seasoned chicken for maximum flavor distribution.
- Enhance the burrito’s richness by generously drizzling nacho cheese sauce and adding a smooth dollop of sour cream across the filling.
- For additional zest and texture, sprinkle fresh diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese over the existing layers.
- Optional: Introduce a spicy kick by drizzling creamy jalapeño sauce for an extra flavor dimension.
- Carefully fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly to create a compact, sealed burrito package.
- Choose your preferred serving style: either enjoy immediately or crisp the burrito in a heated skillet until the exterior turns golden and develops a slight crunch.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or adding hot sauce for spice lovers.
- For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and opt for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken with black beans, grilled vegetables, or plant-based protein crumbles.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly, storing seasoned chicken and prepped toppings separately in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg