Spicy Chipotle Chicken Burritos

These chipotle chicken burritos feature spicy chipotle marinated chicken, fluffy rice, pinto beans, shredded lettuce, and a creamy chipotle sauce layered in soft flour tortillas.

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These chipotle chicken burritos feature spicy chipotle marinated chicken, fluffy rice, pinto beans, shredded lettuce, and a creamy chipotle sauce layered in soft flour tortillas.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 45

Servings servings

Calories 405kcal

Ingredients

Chipotle Sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 small canned chipotle in adobo sauce, finely minced (plus 1 tablespoon sauce)
2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Chipotle Chicken

4 medium canned chipotles in adobo sauce (plus 2 tablespoons sauce)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Burritos

1-1/2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
1 cup hot cooked pinto beans
1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
1-1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
6 burrito-sized flour tortillas, warmed
Minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

Chipotle Sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Chipotle Chicken

Combine chipotles, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender or food processer. Blend until smooth and season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken in a sealable bag or large bowl and pour chipotle sauce over top. Toss until chicken is evenly coated. Seal bag or cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to 12.
Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange in baking dish. Bake chicken thighs at 400F 20-25 minutes until chicken registers 165F. Optionally, broil chicken 2-3 minutes on high to crisp up the exterior.
Allow chicken to cool slightly then transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice. Keep warm for serving.

Burritos

Arrange rice, chipotle chicken, beans, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese in the center of warmed tortillas. Drizzle with a spoonful of chipotle sauce and top with a sprinkle of cilantro. Tightly roll up burritos and cut in half for serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Burritos are best if served immediately after assembly.

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