Recipes
Made with passion
Recipes
Made with passion


Chicken, Rice Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
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1 tbsp. olive oil
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1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
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½ cups diced red onion
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1 can black beans
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3 cups cooked long-grain rice
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1 jar chunky-style tomato salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
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3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
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1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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½ tsp. Freshly ground pepper
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½ cup Cilantro leaves
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Olive oil cooking spray
Toppings
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Salsa
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Guacamole
Directions
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
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Heat a stovetop griddle or grill pan over medium heat, or heat an electric panini press to 350°F degrees
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Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add corn and onion and cook 4 minutes, or until corn is crisp-tender. Stir in beans, rice, and salsa. Stir with a large spoon to incorporate salsa, and cook until rice is just heated through.
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In a medium bowl, toss chicken, cheese, and pepper. Warm tortillas in a microwave or on stovetop according to package directions.
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To assemble burritos, spoon about 1 cup of the rice mixture in a mound in the center of each warm Casa Mendosa™ tortilla. Top with ½ cup of the chicken mixture and some cilantro leaves. Fold in sides of tortilla, then roll tightly into a burrito.
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Lightly coat burritos with cooking spray. Place on a griddle, grill, or panini press and cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until burritos are lightly toasted and crisp. Cut in half.
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Serve with accompaniments and enjoy!