Seven Layer Chicken Burritos
Delicious Seven Layer Chicken Burritos featuring seasoned chicken, black beans, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 burritos
Calories 450 kcal
large skillet
small sauce pan
medium bowl
griddle
Chicken Filling
- 3 ½ to 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup salsa or a little more if you want
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch salt to taste
Seasoned Black Beans
- 1 can black beans (15 oz)
- ⅓ cup jarred salsa
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- salt
Additional ingredients
- burrito sized tortillas (whole wheat tortillas are great too!)
- Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese shredded
- pico de gallo or salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
Chicken Filling
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, salsa, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
Beans
In a small sauce pan, heat the black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Assembling The Burritos
Heat and grease a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
To make the burritos, begin by spreading the middle of the tortilla with shredded cheese about 1 ½ inches in from the edge. Then layer the chicken, rice, cheese, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream horizontally on top of the cheese staying within the bottom ⅔ of the cheese area as a guide.
To wrap up the burritos, fold in the sides first and then fold the bottom edge of each tortilla over the fillings, keeping the ingredients tucked in as you go. Spray the burrito with cooking spray and place the burrito on seam side down in a heated skillet (medium to medium low heat) and grill for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted and heated through. Flip over and cook the second side.
To serve, cut the burrito in half and serve with your favorite hot sauces, salsas, guacamole and chips, if desired.
Serving: 1burritoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg
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