Description
Spicy Taco Bell Chicken Burrito brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to home kitchens with bold flavors and simple ingredients. Hearty tortillas wrapped around seasoned chicken create a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chunky salsa
Seasonings and Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently warm a skillet over medium heat and sauté the shredded chicken with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a vibrant and flavorful protein base.
- Simultaneously prepare the rice, infusing it with creamy nacho cheese sauce to develop a rich, indulgent texture.
- Arrange flour tortillas on a clean work surface and generously spread a layer of cool, tangy sour cream across each wrap.
- Carefully distribute the spice-infused chicken evenly along the center of each tortilla, ensuring consistent flavor distribution.
- Layer the cheesy rice mixture atop the seasoned chicken, creating a harmonious blend of temperatures and textures.
- Add a vibrant splash of salsa to introduce a zesty, fresh component to the burrito’s flavor profile.
- Generously scatter shredded cheddar cheese, providing a melty, sharp accent to the filling.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes and optional diced onions for added crunch and brightness.
- Expertly fold the tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly to seal all ingredients within a neat, compact package.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the cheese to remain deliciously melted and ingredients at peak temperature.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding hot sauce for heat-loving fans.
- Swap shredded chicken with plant-based alternatives like pulled jackfruit or tofu for vegetarian versions.
- Cook extra chicken and rice to store separately for quick weeknight burrito assembly.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for added fiber and nutrition without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg