Cheesy Chicken Burrito Bake

Easy Cheesy Chicken Burrito Bake

This is a great bake for any time of the year and for Halloween or for dinner the day before a big celebration. It is quick and easy, making it perfect for working parents who want nothing more than a good meal on the table fast in order to enjoy more down time with the family.

 

Ingredients:

 

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, cut into 1-2 inch pieces.
• 2 cups cooked white rice (cook the day before or use leftover rice from one or two days earlier)
• 1 14 ounce can pinto beans, cooked according to can directions
• 2 jars of mild or medium salsa
• 1 pound shredded cheddar
• 1 pound shredded Mexican blend
• 12 flour tortilla wraps
• Sour Cream
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 400° and spread 1/2 cup salsa onto the bottom on a 9x13 baking dish. Spread 1 cup cooked rice over top of the salsa.

 

1. Heat a large pan with a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Toss the spices in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.  
3. Place the cut chicken into a medium bowl and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil. Using hands, mix well until all pieces are covered in oil. Add spices, mix with hands again.
4.  Place the chicken into the pan, cover, and cook for 7-8 minutes until somewhat browned and juice runs clear.
5. Heat the flour tortilla wraps, 6 at a time, in the microwave with a wet paper towel on top for 30-45 seconds.
6. Lay wraps flat, put 1-2 tablespoons of one of the cheeses on each wrap, place cooked beans and rice on top, and then put the cook chicken into the wrap. Fold and place in a line side by side in the baking dish.
7. Pour the rest of the salsa on top, spread out, and then put 1-2 cups of cheese over the burritos.
8. Cook  30 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and a little brown. Serve with sour cream.

This is a no fuss quick meal, and the chicken can be made a day ahead or the chef can choose to use chicken from the previous days meal. Enjoy!!!