Description
A delightful medley of Cajun spices, tender chicken, and creamy black beans wrapped in soft tortillas, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 lime (for juice and garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Set black beans aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions for about 3 minutes. Then add garlic and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add chicken and seasoning: Increase heat slightly, add chicken, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add black beans: Fold in black beans and heat for about 3 minutes, squeezing in fresh lime juice.
- Assemble your burritos: On a tortilla, arrange chicken and bean mixture and sprinkle with cilantro. Roll tightly, tucking in the ends.
- Cook the burritos: In a clean skillet over medium heat, place burrito folded-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Slice in half, garnish with avocado, salsa, or toppings of choice.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with roasted seasonal veggies or tofu. Feel free to customize toppings like avocado or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Burritos, Chicken, Black Beans, Family Recipe