Chicken Burrito

The burrito is a triumph of practicality: a full meal wrapped up. The secret lies in the filling's moisture: it must be juicy but not runny, or the tortilla will get soggy. Heat makes the tortilla pliable, while the cheese acts as the glue holding the package together.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Serving plate

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Sauté the spiced chicken strips and onion over high heat.

Tip: High heat sears the meat quickly, keeping it juicy inside.
2

Add vegetables and tomato paste, cook into a thick filling.

Tip: Cook off excess liquid so it doesn't soak through the tortilla.
3

Warm the tortillas, fill them, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.

Tip: The hot filling melts the cheese from the inside.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the tortilla crack?
It was cold. Always warm it up in a dry skillet for a few seconds before rolling to restore pliability.

Ingredients

  • 4 large Tortillas (Flour)
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1 cup Black Beans (canned, rinsed)
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper