Chicken Burrito with Quinoa Recipe

Name: Chicken Burrito with Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 cups of cooked quinoa; 4 large flour tortillas, warmed; Black beans and grated cheese, for serving (optional); Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
2 cups of cooked quinoa
4 large flour tortillas, warmed
Black beans and grated cheese, for serving (optional)
Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in the onions and garlic.
3
Cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
4
Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and nearly cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika and cumin.
6
Cook the chicken for another 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Divide the chicken mixture and cooked quinoa between the tortillas.
9
Add beans and cheese, if desired.
10
Fold the ends of the tortilla over the meat then roll the burritos up lengthwise.
11
Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

630

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 medium onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken Burrito with Quinoa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Burrito with Quinoa

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