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Shredded Chicken Burritos Recipe

Easy assembled shredded chicken burritos with beans, rice, pico de gallo, cheese, and sour cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked pinto beans drained and rinsed (or use refried beans or black beans)
  • pico de gallo to taste
  • 1/2 cup white rice cooked (or brown rice)
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Plate
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Warm each flour tortilla in the skillet about 1 minute per side until pliable, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Place one warmed tortilla on a plate and layer about 1/4 of the shredded chicken down the center.
  4. Top the chicken with about 1/4 cup cooked beans, a spoonful of pico de gallo, 2 tablespoons cooked rice, a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  5. Squeeze a lime wedge over the fillings if desired, then fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
  6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Wrap burritos individually for freezing.
  • Label with date before freezing.
  • Freeze up to 3 months.
  • Microwave frozen burrito for 3 minutes, removing foil if used.
  • Or bake frozen burrito at 350ºF for 25 minutes, removing plastic wrap before baking.