Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos

These chicken burritos are a great protein-packed lunch option!  It is filled with the essentials--chicken, beans, cheese, salsa, and rice.

Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos

  • 2 C. cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 C. shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 C. salsa verde
  • 3/4 C. cooked brown rice
  • 8 8 in. flour tortillas
Salsa Verde Chicken Burritos
Total Time: varies

Nutrition

Servings: 8 burritos

424 calories; 13.1 g fat; 6.4 g saturated fat; 16.6 mg cholesterol; 936.9 mg sodium; 48.6 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 2.7 g sugar; 27.9 g protein

Directions

Combine chicken, beans, cheese, salsa and rice. 

Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and roll up, tucking in the sides as you go. 

To freeze: wrap individual burritos in plastic wrap and freeze in a large zip-top bag. 

To serve: reheat frozen burritos in the microwave (microwave times will vary; heat in 30 second intervals until burrito is warmed through). OR thaw burritos in the refrigerator overnight and reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or until warmed through.

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