Description
These Healthy Chicken Burritos are packed with juicy seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, black beans, and brown rice — all wrapped in a warm whole wheat tortilla for the ultimate satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil and taco seasoning until evenly coated.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
- Lay out each tortilla and layer with rice, beans, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, cheese, yogurt, and cilantro.
- Roll the burritos tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Sear the burritos seam-side down in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp.
- Let rest for a minute before slicing in half and serving warm.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing.
- Don’t overfill to make rolling easier and cleaner.
- Wrap burritos in foil for meal prep or freezing.
- Add lime juice to yogurt for extra zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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