Chicken Burrito Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden color. Remove from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 3
Shred the Chicken
Once rested, shred the chicken using two forks or your hands.
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In the same skillet, briefly warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Burritos
On each tortilla, layer cooked rice, black beans, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo or salsa, and sliced avocado.
- 6
Wrap the Burritos
Carefully fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to form a burrito.
- 7
Serve
Cut the burritos in half and serve with extra salsa on the side if desired.