Description
Create delicious Seven Layer Chicken Burritos for a satisfying meal prep. This recipe features seasoned chicken, beans, rice, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese layered in a tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound seasoned chicken, grilled or shredded
- 1 cup beans (black, pinto, or refried)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- Optional: 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cooking it in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked. Let it rest, then shred.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Warm your chosen beans in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Layer beans and rice in the center of a large flour tortilla.
- Add shredded chicken, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese on top of the beans and rice.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly for storage.
Notes
- These burritos are customizable and great for meal prep.
- Experiment with different proteins and flavors.
- Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing.
- Layer drier ingredients first to avoid sogginess.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Layering and Rolling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg