Description
This Easy Spicy Chicken Burrito Recipe is a quick, flavorful, and filling meal loaded with seasoned chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and spicy sauce all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup salsa or hot sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped lettuce or spinach
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Lay each tortilla flat and layer with rice, black beans, cooked chicken, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
- Optional: Grill or toast the burrito seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Serve hot with extra salsa or guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne or using spicy salsa.
- Add diced avocado, jalapeños, or sautéed peppers for extra flavor.
- Wrap leftovers in foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg