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Easy Chicken Burrito Recipe

we're talking about my easy chicken burrito recipe you can make right at home, freeze for lunches months ahead or meal prep for the week. These burritos are under 450 calories per serving, are packed with veggies, and come to you at $2.77 a piece.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 burritos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Burritos
  • 6 Whole Grain Tortillas
  • 1 lbs Ground Chicken or 2 large chicken breast thinly chopped
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Sweet Pepper diced
  • 1 Garlic Clove minced
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese I prefer a sharp cheddar
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 lbs Cherry Tomatoes or 2 italian tomatoes
  • 1 Jalapeno diced
  • 3/4 cup Black Beans strained
  • hanful Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 3/4 cup Corn fresh or canned
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 3-4 Bowls
  • Roll of Tin Foil

Method
 

  1. Begin by cooking your chicken & peppers on medium heat until your chicken is mostly white.
  2. Once your chicken is mostly white, add in your minced garlic clove & taco seasoning. Next, add in the recommended amount of water as per the instructions on your seasoning packet, and cook until the water evaporates.
  3. While your chicken is cooking, begin prepping your veggies & cheese: dice your tomato, lettuce, and jalapeno. Next, grate your cheese, and strain your beans & corn.
For Assembly
  1. If you plan on freezing or meal prepping your burritos, wait until your chicken is cooled before folding your burritos.
  2. Set a large pan to medium-low; before filling your tortilla, individually place your tortilla in your pan for 5 seconds on each side. This makes it easier to fold.
  3. Add your ingredients to the bottom half of your burrito, fold, and wrap in tin foil!
  4. Enjoy!

Notes

If you're planning to meal prep or freeze, I don't recommend adding salsa or sour cream directly to the burritos. Keep it on the side and enjoy when you're ready to eat it. This reduces the risk of your burrito getting soggy!