Jul 14 2026

Burrito De Pollo Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Chicken burrito with rice and beans

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings and Extras

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Season and Cook

    Add the chicken breast to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

  3. 3

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken using two forks.

Assemble the Burrito

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tortilla

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable.

  2. 5

    Build the Burrito

    Lay a tortilla flat and add 1/4 cup of cooked rice, 1/4 cup of black beans, and a portion of shredded chicken. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 6

    Wrap the Burrito

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.

Final Cooking

  1. 7

    Heat the Burrito

    Place the wrapped burrito seam-side down in the skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Remove the burrito from the skillet and let it cool slightly. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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