Best Make Ahead Chicken Burritos Recipes

CHICKEN BURRITO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13" casserole with non-stick spray, set aside.
• Remove skin from chicken and pick the meat off in bite-size pieces. Place into a bowl.
• Set a 12" skillet over medium heat, add burrito filling ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Cook the burrito filling mixture until it's warm, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the chicken and stir to combine. If there is a lot of moisture in the skillet keep cooking over medium just until the water cooks off.
• Add an equal amount of chicken to the center of each burrito and top them equally with 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese (reserve ½ cup).
• Roll them up burrito style and set them seam side down in the prepared casserole dish. Spoon the salsa over the burritos and top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Add the dish to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the burritos are warm throughout.

MAKE-AHEAD BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through., Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; top with a cheese strip. Fold edge of tortilla nearest filling over to cover. Fold ends of tortilla over filling and roll up. Wrap individually in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months., To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

WEEKDAY MEAL-PREP CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the chicken, peppers, and onions onto the baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
• Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on the bell peppers and onions, tossing to coat.
• Top each chicken breast with a generous pour of salsa.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Rest chicken for 10 minutes, before slicing into strips.
• Add a base of brown rice to 4 food storage containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, additional salsa, cheddar cheese, cooked bell peppers, and onions, and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
• Store in the refrigerator (and enjoy any extras immediately). Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
• Enjoy!

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, covered, until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly and shred. Transfer to a bowl and mix with onion and salsa.
• Divide mixture evenly between tortillas. Sprnkle with cheese. Fold in sides, and roll up to enclose filling. Wrap individually in parchment paper and store in a resealable plastic freezer bag to freeze.
• To serve, microwave, one at a time, on HIGH until the filling is hot, about 2 minutes from frozen or 1 minute from fresh. Let stand at least 2 minutes before eating. Alternatively, remove parchment paper, wrap in foil, and bake in a 350F oven for abour 20 minutes from frozen or cook unwrapped in a panini press , grill pan, or skillet until tortilla is golden, filling is hot and cheese is melted, about 8 minutes, from fresh.

MAKE-AHEAD BURRITOS

Steps:

• Combine rice, water, and taco seasoning in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool; it will be soggy.
• Combine black beans, pinto beans, corn, salsa, onion, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to mix. Mix in cooked rice, Cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
• Divide the bean-rice mixture evenly among the tortillas and roll up.
• Spray a cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray. Lay tortillas in a single layer on the cookie sheet and place in the freezer until fully frozen, about 2 hours. Wrap each tortilla in plastic wrap or foil and place in a large zip-top bag to store in the freezer until ready to use.