Quick Weeknight Chicken Burritos

This flavor packed simple to prepare chicken burrito recipe makes dinner a breeze during busy weeknights. Warm tortillas are filled with cooked shredded chicken, sauteed vegetables, Mexican spices, rice, cheese, lettuce and a creamy salsa ranch dressing. Delicious!

Chicken Burrito Recipe

I am always looking for quick fix meals during busy weekdays. This spiced just right chicken burrito recipe fits the bill perfect! Rotisserie chicken works great, I like to pick one up at the grocery store to use for easy meals. Spanish rice, creamy salsa ranch…such a tasty simple burrito to make. The burritos make great leftovers to heat up again as well.

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ingredients for chicken burrito recipe

What You’ll Need For Weeknight Chicken Burrito Recipe

  • extra virgin olive oil– Use good quality olive oil for best tasting results. I use it to saute the vegetables here.
  • onion– White onion finely chopped.
  • garlic– When preparing quick fix meals, I use the minced garlic in jars you can get in the produce department.
  • sweet peppers– Near the bell peppers, you’ll also see a bag of red, yellow and orange sweet peppers available. That’s what I used here. Regular bell pepper works fine too.
  • rotisserie chicken– I like to shred a rotisserie chicken, and keep the meat in the refrigerator to use for quick meals. Works great in these burritos. If you have the canned chunk chicken, that works great too.
  • kosher salt– Kosher salt is a coarse salt commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • black pepper– Use freshly cracked black pepper for best tasting results.
  • ground cumin– Ground cumin is fragrant and delicious in Mexican dishes. Adds a nice smokiness to the chicken filling.
  • diced tomatoes– Rotel with peppers, the mild version is what I prefer.
  • Spanish Rice– In the rice section of the grocery store, you’ll see packets of Spanish or Mexican rice. They cook up super quick. Use one of those. I also have a delicious homemade Mexican Rice Recipe you can use.
  • romaine lettuce- Wash, dry and shred romaine lettuce into small shreds to fit inside the burritos.
  • shredded cheddar cheese– I use a mild cheddar cheese. Any of your favorite cheese works just fine.
  • prepared Ranch Dressing– Hidden Valley is what I use.
  • prepared salsa– Any of your favorite prepared salsa works great.
  • uncooked or cooked tortillas– In the refrigerated section of the grocery store, look for the uncooked tortillas. They’ve been a favorite staple in our refrigerator for many years. They make delicious burritos and quesadillas.

How To Make Simple Chicken Burrito Recipe

  1. Cook Spanish rice according to package directions. Set aside. In 10-inch non stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. 
  2. Stir in chicken, salt, cumin, black pepper and tomatoes with green chilies; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Mix ranch dressing and salsa in a small bowl until combined. Place chicken mixture, rice, lettuce, cheese and sauce inside tortillas. Fold and serve.
adding chicken burrito toppings to tortilla

Recipe Tips For Success!

  • Use any leftover cooked chicken and/or vegetables in the refrigerator that need using up to help make the burritos.
  • Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the beginning of your week to have cooked chicken to use in recipes all week.
  • Wash and dry romaine lettuce in advance to have shredded lettuce ready to use for dinner or salads.
  • Switch up the protein. Ground beef, shredded beef, carnitas, shrimp….lots of options instead of chicken.
  • If you don’t have Spanish rice on hand, use white rice. Still tastes delicious.
  • Double the recipe and wrap up the extras to enjoy later in the week.
chicken burritos on serving plate

How To Serve Weeknight Burritos

Serve with a side salad if desired. Chips and Salsa are always a good paring too. Guacamole as well.

How To Store Leftovers

I wrap any leftover burritos in tin foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please make sure to remove tin foil before re-heating in the microwave.

chicken burritos on serving plate

Chicken Burritos

Chicken Burritos are a simple weeknight dinner that will fill you right up with onions, spicy peppers, and juicy chicken! The best part about this easy chicken dinner is that it's totally customizable.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Jenny
Cost: $20
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Equipment

  • Stove
  • large skillet
  • chef knife
  • cutting board
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 Lipton Spanish Rice package cooked
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup sweet peppers (mini bell peppers) finely chopped
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (I used a 14.5-oz can)
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce finely shredded
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup prepared ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup prepared salsa
  • 8 uncooked tortillas or cooked tortillas of choice

Instructions

  • Cook Spanish rice according to package directions. Set aside. In 10-inch non stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in chicken, salt, cumin, black pepper and tomatoes with green chilies; cook 5 minutes.
  • Mix ranch dressing and salsa in a small bowl until combined. Place chicken mixture, rice, lettuce, cheese and sauce inside tortillas. Fold and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: chicken and rice burrito, chicken burrito recipe, homemade chicken burritos, shredded chicken burritos
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  1. Anonymous

    This recipe was SO yummy! Thanks for posting it! I just love your blog and check it often. Everything looks amazing!!

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