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Black Bean & Chicken Burritos

Black Bean & Chicken Burritos

Hearty chicken burritos loaded with black beans, peppers, sweetcorn and warming spices — perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.

40 mins total for first methodServes 6On the Hob

Ingredients

Method

15 mins prep25 mins cook40 mins total
  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken mince and cook 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up until browned.

  2. Add onion and peppers and cook for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and jalapeño for 30 seconds.

  3. Add black beans, sweetcorn, chopped tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika and chilli powder. Stir well.

  4. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and most excess liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. Warm tortillas, then fill each with chicken-bean mix and grated cheese.

  6. Roll tightly into burritos. Optional: sear seam-side down in a dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side.

  7. 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.