Chicken Burrito
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(80)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 5 tortillas (, flour (approx 20cm/8" wide)
- 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
- 2 tsp each dried cumin powder, paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
- 600g / 1.2 lb chicken breast (, sliced in half horizontally (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (, separated)
- 1/2 onion (, chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (, finely minced)
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
- 400g/14oz refried beans (, canned (Note 2)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2.5 cups white rice (, plain (cooked, Note 3)
- 2.5 cups Mexican Red Rice (the best for Burritos!)
- 400g/14oz canned corn (, drained (or 280g/9oz frozen thawed)
- 1.5 cups (150g) cheese (, shredded (Mexican blend, cheddar, tasty, Montery Jack)
- 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro (, finely chopped)
- Avocado sauce
- Sour cream
- Salsa (restaurant style, smooth)
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Preparation
Step 1
Burrito Seasoning - Mix Seasoning ingredients. Drizzle 1 tbsp oil over chicken, mix to coat. Sprinkle with Seasoning, toss to coat.
Step 2
Cook chicken - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken, cook 2 minutes. Turn and cook 1.5 minutes. Remove, rest 2 minutes then chop.
Step 3
Saute onion - In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add capsicum, cook 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
Step 4
Finish Filling - Add refried beans, diced chicken and water. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until reduces slightly. Should be thick and juicy, not watery and not dry/stodgy! Let cool 5 minutes - will thicken.
Step 5
Assemble burritos:
Step 6
Gently warm tortillas in microwave (makes them pliable), lay on work surface.
Step 7
Place rice on lower third, top with Chicken Filling, corn, cheese then sprinkle with coriander. Fold up, burrito style.
Step 8
Toasting: Either pan fry over medium high heat (no oil) for 2 minutes each side to make tortilla crispy and melt cheese a bit OR wrap tightly in foil and bake in oven 10 minutes at 180°C/350°F.
Step 9
Dunk in sauce(s) of choice or douse with hot sauce of choice, and devour! Suggestions: Avocado Sauce, Guacamole, sour cream, Restaurant Style Salsa, Queso, Nacho Cheese Dip.
Step 10
Freezer friendly! Note 4 for directions.
Step 11
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