Description
These Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Burritos combine tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce with melted cheddar and Mexican cheese blends, rice, black beans, and fresh veggies, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and pan-seared to a golden crisp. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter
Optional Garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken Mix: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken and buffalo wing sauce. Mix thoroughly until the chicken pieces are well coated with the sauce, ensuring every bite has that spicy buffalo flavor.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: Add shredded cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, cooked rice, black beans, diced red onion, and diced green bell pepper to the buffalo chicken mixture. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients throughout the filling.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon a generous portion of the buffalo chicken filling into the center of the tortilla, making sure to leave space at the edges for folding.
- Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then starting from the bottom, tightly roll it up to enclose the filling fully. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all burritos are formed.
- Pan-Sear Burritos: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the burritos seam-side down into the skillet to seal them and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step crisps the tortillas to a golden brown and melts the cheeses inside for gooey goodness.
- Rest Burritos: Remove the burritos from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a plate for a few minutes, which helps the filling set and avoids burning when eating.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the cheesy buffalo chicken burritos warm, accompanied by sour cream for dipping and topped with chopped fresh cilantro if desired for a fresh herbal note.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra buffalo wing sauce or diced jalapeños to the filling.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute the chicken with cooked jackfruit or tofu and omit buffalo wing sauce if desired.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for dietary preferences.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated; reheat in a skillet or oven to re-crisp.
- Butter can be substituted with oil or cooking spray for a lighter option.
