Yummy (And Almost Guilt Free) Chicken Burritos

Name: Yummy (And Almost Guilt Free) Chicken Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: tortilla (i used the burrito sized ones, they're easier to work with); 4 large chicken breasts; black beans (depending on how much you like beans); 1 (8 ounce) can sweet corn; 1 (8 ounce) can rotel; 2 tablespoons chili powder; ½ cup salsa (depending on your preference); 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes; garlic salt; 1 (8 ounce) package mexican cheese (found in the cream cheese part of the cheese aisle); ¼ cup milk

Servings: persons

tortilla (i used the burrito sized ones, they're easier to work with)
4 large chicken breasts
black beans (depending on how much you like beans)
1 (8 ounce) can sweet corn
1 (8 ounce) can rotel
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ cup salsa (depending on your preference)
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
garlic salt
1 (8 ounce) package mexican cheese (found in the cream cheese part of the cheese aisle)
¼ cup milk

1
PREP WORK (I did the night before, the flavor is better the next day).
2
-Boil chicken breasts until cooked through.
3
Drain, and shred into a bowl using two forks.
4
-Pour off some of the juice and mash up the black beans in can with a spoon or whatever is available.
5
Add to bowl.
6
-Drain juice off corn and add to bowl.
7
-Drain some juice off rotel and add to bowl (don't want the chicken mixture to be to runny).
8
-Add to the chicken mixture the salsa, chili powder, garlic salt and crushed red pepper.
9
Mix well and taste to see if you'd like to add any more spices.
10
CHEESE TIME!
11
-Place block of cheese in microwave safe bowl with the 1/4 cup of milk.
12
-Heat at 45-60 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.
13
Set aside.
14
CONSTRUCTING YOUR BURRITOS.
15
-Preheat oven to 350.
16
-Warm up the bag of tortillas for about 20 seconds in the microwave to make them easy to work with.
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-Spoon about 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center of tortilla.
18
-Fold in the left and right flaps then roll up from the bottom.
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Place seam side down in a 9x13 dish.
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-Depending on how big you make your burritos, it may take two pans to fit all of them.
21
-Cook for 10 minutes or so, then drizzle/douse the cheese on top and bake for the last 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: tortilla (i used the burrito sized ones, they're easier to work with), 4 large chicken breasts, black beans (depending on how much you like beans), 1 (8 ounce) can sweet corn, and more.

Yes, Yummy (And Almost Guilt Free) Chicken Burritos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!