Description
This Easy Chicken Burrito Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in less than 10 minutes, it’s packed with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, creamy beans, and fresh toppings all wrapped in a warm tortilla. A quick, satisfying, and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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2 large flour tortillas
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1 cup cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or diced
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½ cup cooked rice (white or brown)
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½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
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¼ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
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¼ cup salsa or pico de gallo
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¼ avocado, sliced (optional)
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
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Spread rice and beans evenly in the center of each tortilla.
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Add chicken, cheese, salsa, and avocado slices.
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Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
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(Optional) Place burrito seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side to crisp it up.
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Slice in half, serve warm, and enjoy with extra salsa or sour cream.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Swap black beans for pinto beans if preferred.
Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
Great for meal prep-wrap burritos in foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner / lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Burrito Recipe, quick chicken burrito, 10-minute burrito