Chili Chicken Burritos Recipe

Name: Chili Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-5 chicken thighs; 12 medium flour tortillas; 1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans; 1 cup medium or hot salsa; 3/4 cup aged cheddar, grated; 1 small onion, finely diced; 1 small red pepper, finely diced; 1 small tomato, finely diced; 1/8 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt; Olive oil; Sour cream for dipping

Servings: persons

4-5 chicken thighs
12 medium flour tortillas
1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans
1 cup medium or hot salsa
3/4 cup aged cheddar, grated
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small red pepper, finely diced
1 small tomato, finely diced
1/8 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
Olive oil
Sour cream for dipping

1
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Coat chicken thighs with olive oil and place in baking pan. Cook in oven for 30-45 minutes, until chicken is browned through.
3
Detach chicken and discard skin and bones. Chop meat very finely, until no chunks remain.
4
Add 1 tbsp. olive oil to frying pan and cook chicken on low-medium heat for 3 minutes. Add salt.
5
In bowl, mash kidney beans into a thick paste and mix. Add bean mixture, jalapenos, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to frying pan, stirring. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
6
Add salsa, cheddar, red pepper, and half of onion, mixing. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Spoon mixture onto tortillas, sprinkling with onion and tomato before rolling. In separate pan, lightly fry burritos in olive oil on low-medium heat, 1-2 minutes per side.
8
Serve with avacado salad and sour cream.

1279

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 4-5 chicken thighs, 12 medium flour tortillas, 1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans, 1 cup medium or hot salsa, and more.

Yes, Chili Chicken Burritos falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chili Chicken Burritos

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