Published 9/9/2022 Make a batch and enjoy immediately, or follow our freezer instructions for the ultimate meal prep recipe!
Easy Chicken Burritos Perfect for Meal Prep!
These easy shredded chicken burritos are seriously one of our favorite go-to recipes for meal prep! Because you can either enjoy them right away or freeze them for later, these super flavorful burritos are such a great lunch or dinner solution for you and the fam. This chicken burrito recipe is made with refried beans, boxed Spanish rice, shredded chicken breast, peppers and onions, and cheddar cheese. We’ll walk you through how to make a batch of these burritos, and then how to either wrap and freeze them for later or enjoy immediately 😀
What does a chicken burrito contain?
Most chicken burritos are made up of shredded or diced chicken, Spanish/Mexican rice, refried beans, and cheese. Other ingredients such as peppers, onions, salsa, and guac can commonly be found in a chicken burrito, too.
Shredded Chicken Burritos — What You Need
These shredded chicken burritos are exactly what the title suggests — EASY! With simple yet flavorful ingredients (and a few substitutions and ingredient swaps you can consider to truly make this recipe your own!), you’ll be off and enjoying a delicious chicken burrito in no time. You need:
Sliced veggies: white onion, yellow pepper, green bell pepper Canned goods: tomato sauce, green chiles, refried beansChicken brothTaco seasoningShredded chickenSpanish riceMexican shredded cheddar cheese12-inch flour tortillasOlive oil
Add-Ins and Swaps for Chicken Burritos
Roasted sweet potato: add a little more “meat” to your burritos with some roasted sweet potato!Switch up your beans: any kind of bean works for this recipe! Try chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, or northern white.Cilantro lime rice: swap your Spanish rice for a homemade cilantro lime rice!Taco seasoning: add more flavor with a sprinkle of taco seasoning on top of each burrito once it’s rolled up!Make it breakfast-y: add scrambled eggs to these shredded chicken burritos for a fun breakfast twist.
How to Make Shredded Chicken Burritos
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions.
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Make Smothered Chicken & Veggies
Assemble Shredded Chicken Burritos
To assemble the burritos, lay a large tortilla on a flat surface and spread 3 tablespoons refried beans out on the tortilla and then add 1/4 cup Spanish rice, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and an 1/8 of the chicken mixture to the burrito. Tightly wrap each burrito by folding the sides in and rolling. Repeat these steps until all the burritos are made.
Enjoy, Heat Up or Freeze for Later
If you are going to eat the chicken burritos right away, feel free to eat the burrito as is, freeze the burritos or heat the burritos up in the oven or on the stop top.
Heating Chicken Burritos
Now that you have your shredded chicken burritos all assembled, it’s time to heat them up to melt-y delicious perfection. You can do this in either the the oven or on the stovetop. We’ll walk you through both!
Stovetop Instructions
Oven Instructions
Freeze for Later
These burritos can be frozen for later, making them super great for meal prep. Here’s how:
How to Reheat
These shredded chicken burritos can be reheated from frozen OR thawed, so choose your own adventure here! If heating from frozen, unwrap and place the chicken burrito on a plate and then into the microwave. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping every minute. Then microwave on high for 60-90 seconds or until hot. If heating from thawed, microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds.
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