Black Bean & Chicken Burritos

Black Bean & Chicken Burritos are hearty, protein-packed meals that combine tender shredded chicken with fiber-rich black beans, rice, and flavorful spices, all wrapped in a soft whole-grain tortilla. Topped with fresh salsa, avocado, or a light drizzle of yogurt, these burritos are satisfying, balanced, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 8 Whole-Wheat Tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 Medium Onion, Sliced
• 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano & Salt
• 2 Bell Peppers & Cloves Garlic
• 1 Lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Strips
• 1 Can (15 Oz) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained & 2 Tsp Chili Powder
• 1 Can (14.5 Oz) Diced Tomatoes, No Added Salt & 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 Cup Shredded Reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese (About 2 Tbsp Per Burrito)

Directions

1. Slow-Cooker Method: Place The Chicken Breast Strips In The Slow Cooker. Add The Sliced Onion, Bell Peppers, Minced Garlic, Black Beans, And Diced Tomatoes (With Their Liquid). Sprinkle The Chili Powder, Cumin, Oregano, And Salt Over The Mixture. Stir Briefly To Distribute Spices. Cover And Cook On Low For ~6 Hours (Or High For ~3 Hours) Until The Chicken Is Cooked Through And Can Be Shredded (If Needed, Shred The Chicken With Two Forks Right In The Cooker.)
2. Combine Ingredients: Warm The Tortillas Slightly (Wrap In A Damp Paper Towel And Microwave 20 Seconds) To Make Them Pliable. Spoon About 1/2 Cup Of The Chicken And Black Bean Filling Onto Each Tortilla Sprinkle ~2 Tbsp Of Shredded Cheddar Over The Fold In The Sides And Then Roll Up The Tortilla To Form A Burrito.
3. Serve: Enjoy The Burritos Immediately. If Meal-prepping, You Can Wrap Each Burrito In Foil And Refrigerate. They Reheat Well In A Toaster Oven. Optional Toppings: A Tablespoon Of Salsa Or Greek Yogurt On Each, Or A Few Slices Of Avocado. (Toppings Not Included In Nutrition Stats.)
4. Stovetop Quick Method (Optional): In A Large Skillet, Sauté The Onions And Peppers In 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Until Softened. Add Garlic And Spices, Cook 1 Minute. Add Thinly Sliced Chicken And Cook Until No Longer Pink. Then Add Beans And Tomatoes, Simmer 5–10 Minutes. Proceed To Assemble Burritos. This Yields Similar Results In ~30 Minutes.