Description
Seven Layer Chicken Burritos are a delicious and satisfying dish that elevates your weeknight dinners and meal prep routines. Bursting with bold flavors and textures, each burrito features layers of seasoned rotisserie chicken, black beans, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings, making every bite a delightful experience. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up these customizable burritos that the whole family will love. Perfect for casual gatherings or quick lunches, Seven Layer Chicken Burritos are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup salsa (or more, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt (to taste)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1/3 cup jarred salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
- burrito-sized tortillas (whole wheat optional)
- Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- pico de gallo or salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken filling by heating shredded rotisserie chicken with salsa and seasonings in a skillet for 3–4 minutes.
- In a saucepan, simmer black beans with salsa and spices for about 10 minutes.
- Mix hot cooked rice with melted butter, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl to create the cilantro lime rice.
- Assemble each burrito by layering cheese, chicken filling, rice, black beans, and desired toppings on a tortilla.
- Roll up tightly and grill in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with extra salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg