Smoky Burrito Chicken
A rich and flavorful burrito dish with a smoky twist, featuring chicken as the main protein. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 tablespoons smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauceadjust to taste
- ●1 can norte beans15 ounces
- ●4 burrito-sized flour tortillasor substitute with corn tortillas
- ●1 cup shredded cheesecheddar or Monterey Jack work well
- ●1 medium diced onionsoptional
- ●1 medium diced bell peppersoptional
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste pepper
- ●1 teaspoon cuminoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cumin. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the smoky chipotle peppers and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the norte beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 7
Assemble the burritos by spooning the chicken and bean mixture onto a tortilla, followed by shredded cheese.
- 8
Fold the bottom half of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll the burrito up tightly.
- 9
Place the burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!