Description
Bex’s Kitchen taco bell chicken burrito brings Mexican-inspired comfort to home cooking. Creamy, spicy ingredients blend perfectly for an authentic restaurant-style experience you can savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked Mexican-style rice
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Taco Bell mild sauce (or your favorite)
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Gently warm tortillas to enhance flexibility, using either a skillet over medium heat or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Create a smooth foundation by spreading a delicate layer of refried beans across the tortilla’s center.
- Layer shredded chicken evenly, ensuring consistent protein distribution throughout the burrito.
- Sprinkle Mexican rice and dust with aromatic taco seasoning for enhanced flavor profile.
- Generously scatter cheddar cheese, allowing it to slightly melt from the warm ingredients.
- Drizzle Taco Bell mild sauce for signature tangy essence, complementing the existing flavors.
- Optional: Incorporate fresh diced tomatoes and crisp lettuce for textural contrast and nutritional boost.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, creating tight seals to prevent ingredient spillage.
- Roll burrito with deliberate, firm pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Place assembled burrito on a preheated skillet at medium-high temperature, grilling 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy exterior forms.
- Allow brief cooling moment before slicing diagonally for elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures are at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Replace chicken with plant-based alternatives like shredded jackfruit or tofu for a vegan version that maintains similar texture and protein content.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free corn tortillas to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities while keeping authentic flavor.
- Use low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories and boost protein without compromising creamy texture.
- Cook extra chicken and rice in advance, storing separately to quickly assemble burritos during busy weeknights for faster meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg