Description
Streamline your week with these restaurant-quality, meal-prep friendly chicken burritos. This balanced recipe combines perfectly seared, seasoned chicken breast with fluffy grains, hearty black beans, and vibrant corn. Designed for lasting freshness and moisture control, these burritos are perfect for busy workdays, providing a consistent source of lean protein and healthy fats without any soggy textures.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fire-roasted corn
1 cup chunky tomato salsa
2 ripe avocados, diced
6 large flour tortillas
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
Mix the cooked rice, beans, and corn in a large bowl.
Allow all hot components to cool completely to room temperature to prevent soggy tortillas.
Lay out tortillas and evenly distribute the rice mixture and chicken.
Top with a small portion of salsa and avocado.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll tightly to secure the filling.
Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap for storage.
Notes
To prevent soggy burritos, ensure all cooked ingredients are completely cooled before assembly. If prepping for more than two days, store diced avocado with a squeeze of lime juice or add fresh avocado daily.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg