Description
Chicken burritos are a delightful and comforting dish that brings the fiesta to your table. With soft tortillas filled with juicy, seasoned chicken, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese, each bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game nights—these burritos are not just a meal; they’re a celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and shred when cool.
- In the same skillet on low heat, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add shredded chicken, salsa, and lime juice; mix until heated.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill with chicken mixture, cheese, and cilantro. Roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down on a plate; optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness. Serve warm with additional salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg