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Irresistible Cheesy Ground Chicken & Rice Burritos

These burritos are packed with flavorful ground chicken, rice, and a generous amount of melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, they're easy to customize with your favorite toppings. The key is to control moisture and warm the tortillas properly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • Sour cream optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener
  • Dry skillet or microwave or oven (for warming tortillas)
  • Clean surface for assembling burritos

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), black beans, cooked rice, taco seasoning, and water.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  7. While the filling is simmering, warm the tortillas according to package directions. This makes them more pliable and prevents them from tearing. You can warm them in a dry skillet, in the microwave, or wrapped in foil in the oven.
  8. Lay a warmed tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  9. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken and rice filling onto the center of the tortilla.
  10. Top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  11. Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up the bottom edge tightly over the filling.
  12. Roll the burrito forward, keeping it snug.
  13. For extra flavor and a crispy exterior, heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled burritos seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  14. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro.

Notes

Control the moisture content by cooking the filling until thickened. Use a Mexican blend cheese for optimal melting. Warm tortillas to prevent tearing. Burritos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken. Add hot sauce for extra spice.