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Chicken Freezer Burritos (for kids!)

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These Chicken Freezer Burritos are a must make! They’re a great make-ahead dinner idea that then whole family will love and these burritos are great for kids too.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins

Yield: Makes 6-8 small burritos 1x

Ingredients

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Seasoned rice:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup basmati rice or brown rice
  • Water per rice instructions

Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Burritos:

Instructions

  1. Begin making the rice by adding the oil and minced garlic to a sauce pot and sauté over medium for about one minute
  2. Add the spices and rice to the pot, continue to sauté, stirring continuously, for about two more minutes to toast the rice and spices
  3. Add the water to pot and place lid on top and turn heat up to high
  4. Allow the water to come to a boil then turn heat down to low and simmer rice for about 10-15 minutes or until the rice fully absorbs liquid
  5. While rice cooks, prep the chicken by patting it dry and combine spices in a small bowl then add the chicken to a large bowl and coat with oil and spices
  6. Grease a large skillet with oil and add onion, garlic and chicken to skillet and cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side of the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees F)
  7. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest of a few then gently cut into smaller pieces for burrito (see above for example)
  8. Now it is time to assemble burritos! Add a spoonful of refried beans to center of the tortilla and spread across then add a spoonful of rice, chicken and cheese
  9. Roll the burritos up tightly making sure to fold in the sides first to hold in filling
  10. If desired you can add burritos to a greased skillet to set a bit over medium low heat. I like to do this so the burrito sets more with the tortilla and has a crisp on the outside before wrapping up
  11. Next wrap each burrito in foil then store in large ziplock or freezer bag for up to 3 months
  12. To cook from freezer in microwave, unwrap burrito and place on microwave-safe plate
  13. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until burrito reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees F or warm to your liking
  14. To cook from freezer in oven, leave in foil and warm in oven at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or warm to your liking
  15. Enjoy with guacamole and/or salsa

Notes

*Burritos will stay good in freezer for 2 months

  • Author: Rachel

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