Chicken and Black Bean Burritos - Better than Taco Bell | ChunsBuns

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often cheaper and gluten-free.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cook chicken breast in olive oil over medium heat until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes per side.

Remove chicken and let it rest before shredding.

In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell pepper and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Mix shredded chicken into the black bean mixture and remove from heat.

Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

Place a generous spoonful of the chicken and black bean mixture in the center of each tortilla.

Top with cheddar cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.

Sprinkle any remaining cheese on top and bake at 350°F until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15-20 minutes.

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