Chicken Burritos Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What does a chicken burrito contain? ›

This is a chicken burrito stuffed with a juicy seasoned chicken filling, refried beans, corn, cheese and Mexican Red Rice. The refried beans makes it juicy inside without being soggy, adds flavour and holds it all together so the filling doesn't come tumbling out when you pick it up!

Burritos are filled with savory ingredients, most often a meat such as beef, chicken, or pork, and often include other ingredients, such as rice, cooked beans (either whole or refried), vegetables, such as lettuce and tomatoes, cheese, and condiments such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, or crema.

$10.35. Shredded Chicken. Breast, Chihuahua Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Picó De Gallo, Avocado, Rice & Beans on a 13" Flour Tortilla.

A burrito is a Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla tightly wrapped around a filling of various ingredients, typically high-protein meats, beans, cheese, rice, and salsa. The origins of the burrito (“l*ttle donkey” in Spanish) are unknown.

The traditional, main ingredients of a burrito tend to be a flour tortilla, a meat filling, beans and salsa. Other popular additions are cheese, sour cream, homemade guacamole, rice and vegetables.

The perfect kind of rice for burritos

Many use jasmine or basmati rice for an even better flavor and aroma. Cilantro lime rice is also one of the recommended types. If you're looking for a bit of spice, try adding Mexican-style seasonings like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano.

While I love making these burritos with bell pepper and zucchini, you can swap them out for other vegetables that you can find in the store or have on hand. Corn, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms would all be delicious. Brown Rice. The rice helps hold the filling together and makes the burrito more satisfying.

Beef and pork are the most popular meats for burritos and you can create some fantastic combinations using these ingredients.

Cheese – shredded cheese is a must-have on a burrito, but what kind you choose is up to you! Stick to classic Cheddar cheese, go for gooey mozzarella or try some creamy Monterey Jack cheese for a change. Rice – while it's optional, adding rice into your burrito can make it extra filling and provide a bit more texture.

What is typically in a burrito? ›

The standard burrito includes seasoned ground beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and your favorite chili sauce. Wrap that up in a tortilla and enjoy the classic taste.

Soft flour tortilla, two crispy chicken strips, creamy jalapeño style sauce, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheddar cheese.

Even though burritos are also made with tortillas, these tortillas are larger and thicker than those used for wraps. Traditional burritos use wheat flour tortillas, which are heartier and can hold more substantial fillings without tearing.

The Cantina Chicken Burrito is made with double the slow-roasted chicken*, Avocado Ranch sauce, Creamy Chipotle sauce, lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, freshly prepared pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese inside a grilled flour tortilla. The Avocado Verde Salsa Packet is available while supplies last.