Description
Deliciously spiced burritos filled with chicken, black beans, and cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- Canned black beans
- Cajun seasoning
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped onions
- Chopped bell peppers
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream or avocado for topping
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken with Cajun seasoning in olive oil until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped onions and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add shredded chicken and black beans back to the skillet, mix in remaining Cajun seasoning, and heat until warmed through.
- Lay a tortilla flat, fill it with the chicken and bean mixture, sprinkle with cheese and cilantro, and roll tightly.
- Toast the wrapped burrito in a pan with oil until golden brown.
- Serve warm with desired toppings like sour cream or salsa.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings and use different ingredients based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Wrapping
- Cuisine: Cajun/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: burritos, Cajun chicken, black beans, family recipe, easy dinner