Ultimate Power-Packed Chicken Burritos:         A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite

Ultimate Power-Packed Chicken Burritos:         A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite

Ingredients:

         For the chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:

          For the burritos: 4 large flour tortilla 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend) 1/2 cup salsa Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, chopped cilantro

In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)

Instructions 

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken into small pieces using two forks.

Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 30 seconds to make them soft and pliable.

Place the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave for about 30 seconds to make them soft and pliable.

Lay out each tortilla and spread a spoonful of salsa in the center. Add a scoop of cooked rice, a scoop of black beans, and a portion of the shredded chicken on top of the salsa.

Lay out each tortilla and spread a spoonful of salsa in the center. Add a scoop of cooked rice, a scoop of black beans, and a portion of the shredded chicken on top of the salsa.

Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over the chicken and add any optional toppings you desire.

Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over the chicken and add any optional toppings you desire.

To fold the burritos, fold in the sides of the tortilla first, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

To fold the burritos, fold in the sides of the tortilla first, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Place the burritos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are lightly golden and the cheese is melted.

Place the burritos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are lightly golden and the cheese is melted.

Remove the burritos from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. You can slice them in half diagonally, if desired.

Remove the burritos from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. You can slice them in half diagonally, if desired.

Serve the chicken burritos with additional salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Serve the chicken burritos with additional salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and chopped cilantro, if desired.