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Chicken Burrito Skillet Dinner

Jessica Stroup
This simple recipe has everything you love in a burrito but is made in a skillet!
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Chop the chicken breast into 1" pieces and set aside
  • Dice the onion, garlic, avocado, and Roma tomatoes
  • Heat a lage skillet or cast iron pan with a small amount of olive oil. Add chicken breast pieces and cook.
  • When chicken is almost done, add the onion and garlic to the skillet.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and the onions and garlic have softened, add the canned tomatoes, black beans, corn, spices, and water. Stir everything together and simmer on medium-low heat.
  • Let everything simmer, stirring occasionally until the water has cooked down and the mixture has thickened.
  • Top with shredded cheese. Once the cheese is melty, add the tomatoes and avocados.

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Notes

TOPPINGS & SIDES

  • Jalapenos
  • Cilantro
  • Sour Cream or Plain Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
  • Salsa
  • Spanish Rice
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Flour, Corn, Gluten-Free, or Whole-Wheat Tortillas

 

IS THIS RECIPE FREEZER-FRIENDLY?

  • To thaw move from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350F, covered, for 15 minutes or until heated through. 
 

HOW LONG CAN I STORE THIS IN THE REFRIGERATOR?

  • I don't recommend storing it in the refrigerator longer than three days. 
 

WHAT OTHER MEATS CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR CHICKEN BREAST?

  • 1-1.5 pounds Ground Chicken
  • 1-1.5 pounds Ground Turkey
  • 1-1.5 pounds Ground Beef
 
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 31gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1214IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
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