Spicy Chicken Burritos

Name: Spicy Chicken Burritos
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: Ingredients; For the Chicken:; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); Salt and pepper, to taste; For the Burritos:; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo; 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional); 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

16 steps

Get ready to spice up your meal with these delicious Spicy Chicken Burritos! Packed with juicy, seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all wrapped up in a warm, toasted tortilla, these burritos are perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. Whether you’re a fan of bold flavors or just looking to add some excitement to your meals, this recipe will hit the spot. Let’s get cooking!

Updated at: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:55:20 GMT

Ingredients

1 servings

2boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into strips

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1 tablespoonchili powder

1 teaspoonsmoked paprika

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 teaspoononion powder

½ teaspoonground cumin

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 cupshredded cheddar cheese

½ cupsalsa

¼ cupred onion

¼ cupbell peppers

chopped

¼ cupfresh cilantro

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

Prepare the Spicy Chicken

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix together the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Add the chicken strips to the spice mixture, tossing to coat them evenly.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the seasoned chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Assemble the Burritos

Step 8

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

Step 9

In the center of each tortilla, spread a layer of sour cream.

Step 10

Add a portion of the cooked chicken strips on top of the sour cream.

Step 11

Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and top with salsa or pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños (if using), red onion, bell peppers, and fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Fold and Toast the Burritos

Step 13

Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll the tortilla tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling.

Step 14

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.

Step 15

Serve and Enjoy

Step 16

Slice the burritos in half and serve warm. Pair them with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping if desired.