These burritos are loaded with tender chicken, beans, cheese, and spices, then baked until perfectly crispy. A quick family-friendly dinner!
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6 burritos
🛒 Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 cup black beans or kidney beans (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Rolling
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2–3 tbsp melted butter or oil (for brushing)
🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. Make the Filling
In a large bowl mix:
- chicken
- beans
- rice (if using)
- cheese
- salsa
- sour cream
- chopped onion
- garlic powder, paprika, cumin
- salt & pepper
Mix until fully combined.
3. Fill & Roll Burritos
Place a large tortilla on a flat surface.
Add about ½–1 cup filling in the center.
Fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
4. Brush with Butter
Place burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
Brush lightly with melted butter or oil — this makes them crispy!
5. Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway for even crispiness.
6. Serve
Cut in half and serve with:
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
- hot sauce
💡 Tips
- Add jalapeños for spice.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add corn or sautéed peppers for extra flavor.
- For cheesy burritos, sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking.
🌯 Variations
Creamy Chicken Burritos
Add ¼ cup cream cheese to the filling.
Spicy Chicken Burritos
Add 1–2 tbsp hot sauce or some chopped green chiles.
BBQ Chicken Burritos
Replace salsa with BBQ sauce + mozzarella cheese.
