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    Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Published: Apr 12, 2021 · Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    This cheesy chicken burrito skillet takes less than 30 minutes to make! It is a flavorful, one-pan dinner that’s loaded with rice, beans, chicken and cheese!

    Chicken Burrito Skillet

    The day has officially come: I’m going back to work after maternity leave. And I’m dreading leaving my baby. There will be tears, constant phone calls and one sad mama.

    Anyways, I'm trying to navigate this new lifestyle: balancing work and spending time with my baby. Obviously quality time with my baby is going to be my number one priority, and I will probably neglect the cooking, cleaning and chores for a while.

    With this new busy season coming upon me, I've been on the search for easy dinner meals that require very little clean up.

    This chicken burrito skillet is a recipe that I used to make back in college, and recently I started making it again and will plan to continue to make it. Back in college I made it because it was a dirt cheap meal that was healthy, filling and tasted good.

    Now, in addition to those reasons, I'm also focused on the quick and easy factor. This is the perfect meals for when you have one of those "I don't know what to cook for dinner" moments. Story of my life!

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    • Reasons I Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Topping Ideas
    • Type of Skillet to Use
    • Nutrition Information
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • More Easy Dinner Recipes
    • Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Reasons I Love This Recipe

    • It’s incredibly easy to make! No fancy cooking skills are required to make this recipe.
    • This is a 30 minute chicken skillet meal (honestly, it can probably be made in 20 minutes if you really focus)
    • This skillet dinner only requires one pan. Less dishes is perfectly fine with me!
    • It is a healthy skillet dinner. It's a good balance of fats, carbs and protein.
    • This is a very cheap, budget friendly dinner.
    • It's gluten free which means my whole family can eat it!

    Ingredients Needed

    • White Rice: it's very important to use the Instant Rice that takes 5 minutes to cook. Cooking times will be different if the instant rice is not used.
    • Chunky Salsa: I prefer to use mild salsa because I don't like a lot of spice. Use medium or hot salsa to add more spice.
    • Garlic powder: adds flavor.
    • Shredded chicken breast: I make a big batch of chicken breast in the crockpot, freeze it and use it in recipes as needed. This would also work great with a shredded rotisserie chicken or chicken cooked in the instant pot. Cubed chicken will also work.
    • Mexican cheese: use a reduced fat cheese if desired. Alternatives are cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
    Ingredients needed for a Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Step By Step Instructions

    Place a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the water, salsa and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Stir every 30 seconds until the mixture comes to a boil. This helps it heat more evenly.

    Chicken Burrito Skillet - How to

    Add the rice, cover and turn the heat off. Keep the pan on the burner. Let sit for 5 - 7 minutes. Rice should be tender enough to eat, however there will still be some excess liquid in the pan. This is fine, as it will be absorbed by the chicken breast.

    Tip: if you do not have a lid for your skillet, place a pan of equal or bigger size upside down over the top of your skillet. This works just as well!

    Chicken Burrito Skillet - How to

    Once the rice is done, add in the shredded chicken and beans. Mix well. Top with cheese and any desired garnishes. Serve warm.

    Chicken Burrito Skillet - Add chicken and black beans

    Topping Ideas

    Here's some of my favorite toppings. I try to keep this healthy and choose toppings that are a little bit better for me.

    • Diced tomatoes
    • Avocados
    • Salsa
    • Black Olives
    • Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
    • Cilantro
    • Diced bell peppers

    Type of Skillet to Use

    As I've made more and more skillet meals over the years, I've found it beneficial to invest in a good quality skillet. For this particular recipe, a large sized skillet is necessary to hold in all of the ingredients. A regular skillet can be used or a cast iron skillet will also work.

    This skillet is a great option if you are looking for a cast iron skillet. It is pre-seasoned, which means you can simply open the box and cook with it. The skillet is very versatile, so you can transfer it from the oven to the stove, and not have to switch pans.

    Here is another skillet that is non-stick and has a scratch resistant coating on it. The skillet comes in 8 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch sizes.

    Nutrition Information

    I consider this a healthy chicken skillet meal for several reasons. First, it is a good balance of carbs, protein and fats.

    • The rice provides carbs (use Instant brown rice for some added nutrients).
    • The chicken and beans are a great protein source. One serving has 17 grams of protein.
    • The cheese and optional avocado topping provide fat. In particular, the avocado will provide a source of healthy fat.

    This chicken skillet is also a good fiber source. The beans provide fiber and one serving has 5.6 grams of fiber in it.

    When eating this for dinner, I like to pair it with a side of fruit or vegetables. Usually, I will heat up some frozen veggies (I love the cauliflower. broccoli and carrot blend) and serve it on the side. I also serve this with a large side salad and it fills me up!

    Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Variations

    • Meat: substitute the shredded chicken with chicken breast cubes (1 inch cubes) or shredded chicken thighs. Another alternative is to use ground turkey or ground beef.
    • Rice: the white rice can be substituted with brown rice. Use instant brown rice that can be cooked in 5 minutes.
    • Salsa: use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on the preferred spice level.

    Leftovers

    This recipe reheats very well. It tastes just as good the day or two after it is made as it did fresh. To save the leftovers, I recommend transferring it out of the skillet into a glass Tupperware container that has an airtight lid. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.

    To reheat the chicken skillet, simply place a portion on a plate and microwave until hot.

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    Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Chicken Burrito Skillet

    Ashlee Welter - Pinch of Wellness
    This cheesy chicken burrito skillet takes less than 30 minutes to make! This flavorful, one pan dinner is loaded with rice, beans, chicken and cheese.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican, tex mex
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 270 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup instant 5 minute white rice (uncooked)
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups chunky salsa
    • ¾ tsp garlic powder
    • 2 cup shredded chicken breast cooked
    • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained
    • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the water, salsa and garlic powder in a large skillet. Heat over medium high heat, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture comes to a boil.
    • Add the rice, cover and turn the heat off. Keep the skillet on the burner. Cook for 5-7 minutes. (Rice is done when it is soft).
    • Add in the shredded chicken and black beans. Mix well.
    • Top with cheese and optional garnishes. Serve warm. Enjoy!
    • Optional Garnishes: chopped tomato, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, salsa

    Notes

    Serving size: ⅙th of a skillet
    Calories: 270
    Total Fat: 4.5 grams
    Protein: 16.8 grams
    Total Carbohydrates: 33 grams
    Fiber: 5.6 grams

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal
    Keyword chicken recipes, easy dinner, easy weeknight dinner, gluten free dinner, healthy dinner
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    1. Kylie

      September 21, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite recipes!

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      • Ashlee Welter

        September 28, 2022 at 8:40 am

        That’s great!

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