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A black and white bowl with a burrito with green avocado and black beans in the filling.

Freezer Friendly Chicken and Avocado Burritos (Baked or Grilled)

Cassie Waltman
These are full of creamy avocado and warmly spiced with cumin and chili powder. Mixing the filling before rolling the burritos ensures each bite is as good as the first!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

Burritos:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp. ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp. coriander (ground)
  • 1 tsp. cumin (ground)
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 avocados (chopped)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white rice)
  • 6 oz. sharp cheddar (or Mexican blend cheese, shredded)
  • 15 oz. black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 8 flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

For Serving:

  • lime wedges
  • salsa
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

Instructions
 

Prepare the Burritos

  • Mix the yogurt, chili powder, coriander, cumin, and salt in the bottom of a large bowl.
  • Add the avocados, chicken, rice, cheese, and beans to the bowl and fold to incorporate all ingredients.
  • Divide the filling into 8 wedges and fill the tortillas. Cook immediately using one of the methods below.
  • To freeze the burritos for later use, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours and crisp using one of the methods below.

Grill your Burritos in a Skillet

  • Add olive oil to a skillet and fry the burritos over medium heat, rotating until golden on all sides.

Bake your Burritos in the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the burritos on a sheet pan and brush with oil on all sides.
  • Bake for 20 minutes total, turning the burritos halfway.

Grill your Burritos on a Panini Press

  • Preheat your panini press or grill to medium-high.
  • Place your burritos on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden on all sides.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with a squeeze of lime, a spoonful of salsa or sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, or a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts caculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 3mg
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