Chicken & Black Bean Burritos
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tps. Olive Oil
- 1 Can (4 oz.) Diced Mild Green Chiles
- 1 Medium Red Onion, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 Can (14 oz.) Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 3-1/2 C. Shredded Boneless, Skinless Rotisserie Chicken Meat (from about 1 chicken)
- 1/4 C. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Ground Cumin
- 3/4 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 C. Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves, plus sprigs for garnish (optional)
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 8 (8- to 10-inch) Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas
- 1/2 C. Medium Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In large saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chiles, onion and bell pepper, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in beans, chicken, lime juice and cumin, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepot from heat; fold in cheese and cilantro.
- Spray rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly spoon about 1-1/4 cups chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; fold sides over filling. Place burritos seam side down in prepared pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops of burritos are lightly browned. To serve, top each burrito with 1 tablespoon salsa and garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Notes
Helpful Tips:
- Substitute 3-1/2 cups shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast meat: save 35 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated) and 18mg cholesterol.
- Substitute reduced fat cheese: save 24 calories and 2g fat (2g saturated).
