Recipe
Black Bean & Chicken Burritos
Hearty chicken burritos loaded with black beans, peppers, sweetcorn and warming spices — perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Method
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken mince and cook 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
Add onion and peppers and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and jalapeño for 30 seconds.
Add black beans, sweetcorn, chopped tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika and chilli powder. Stir well.
Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and most excess liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and black pepper.
Warm tortillas, then fill each with chicken-bean mix and grated cheese.
Roll tightly into burritos. Optional: sear seam-side down in a dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Serve hot with sour cream and chopped coriander.
Notes
Cook the filling until most moisture has reduced so burritos stay tight and not soggy.
Wrap and pan-sear briefly after rolling for a crisp finish and better structure.
About this recipe
Black Bean Chicken Burritos are a practical, flavour-packed dinner built from seasoned minced chicken, vegetables and beans wrapped in warm tortillas.
The filling is freezer-friendly and reheats brilliantly, making this recipe ideal for batch cooking, packed lunches and quick weeknight meals.