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Very close angle of the cut Chicken and Black Bean Burrito exposing the insides.
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Easy Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

Making these easy Chicken and Black Bean Burritos doesn't get any easier! Satisfy your Mexican food cravings with this healthy, low-fat dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken burrito
Servings: 6 burritos
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cups black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 6 8" flour or wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup cheese grated
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Combine water, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and green onions. Reduce heat to medium and cook stirring often until heated through, about 5 minutes.
    2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp water, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 cups shredded chicken breast, 1/4 cup green onions
  • In a small microwave safe bowl combine beans and salsa and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until warm.
    3/4 cups black beans, 1/2 cup salsa
  • Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture and 1/6 of the bean mixture onto the tortillas and divide the grated cheese . Roll, folding both ends in.
    6 8" flour or wheat tortillas, 1/2 cup cheese
  • Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray, place seam side down and cook 2-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. 
    cooking spray

Notes

Nutrition facts for Extreme Wellness High Fiber tortillas, are approximate and will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
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Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2mg