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shredded chicken burritos
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Easy Shredded Chicken Burritos

This is the ultimate chicken burrito recipe! It's made with smothered chicken and veggies, Spanish rice, refried beans, and cheese.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 16
Carbs 50
Protein 27
Yield 8

Ingredients

Smothered Chicken & Fajita Veggies

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 white large onion sliced
  • 1 large yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 large green pepper sliced
  • 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-oz. can green chiles
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning or a store-bought packet
  • 1 lbs. shredded chicken we used rotisserie

Other

  • 8 12-inch flour tortillas
  • 1 15-oz. can refried beans
  • 2 cups Spanish rice 8 oz. store-bought Spanish rice
  • 1.5 cups Mexican shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet pan or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil. 
  • When olive oil is fragrant, add the onion to the pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Turn heat to medium and add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and sauté the peppers and onions for an additional 4-5 minutes. 
  • Add tomato sauce, green chilis, water, and taco seasoning to the pan and stir until a thick tomato sauce is created. 
  • Next, add the shredded chicken to the pan and toss the chicken with the vegetables and tomato sauce until the chicken is coated in sauce. 
  • Bring the tomato sauce to a boil and then turn heat to low and simmer the chicken until the sauce has reduced by 1/4. Remove chicken from heat and set aside. 
  • To assemble the burritos, lay a large tortilla on a flat surface and spread 3 tablespoons refried beans out on the tortilla and then add 1/4 cup Spanish rice, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and an 1/8 of the chicken mixture to the burrito. 
  • Tightly wrap each burrito by folding the sides in and rolling. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the burritos are made. 
  • If you are going to eat the chicken burritos right away, feel free to eat the burrito as is, freeze the burritos or heat the burritos up in the oven or on the stop top. 

Stovetop Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • When the olive oil is fragrant, place the burrito in a pan and let the burrito brown for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat. 
  • Remove from the stove top and enjoy. 

Oven Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF and spray a casserole dish or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. 
  • Place the burritos on the baking sheet or casserole and sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with olive oil. 
  • Bake the burritos for 10-15 minutes or until the burritos begin to brown and the cheese is melted. 
  • Remove from the oven and enjoy. 

Freeze for Later 

  • Wrap each individual burrito in a piece of tin foil and remove as much air as possible.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Burritos 

  • If heating from frozen, unwrap and place on a plate and then into the microwave. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping every minute. Then microwave on high for 60-90 seconds or until hot.
  • If heating from thawed, microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g