Speedy chicken and chilli bean burritos
This veg-packed chicken and chilli bean burrito is a healthier way to enjoy Mexican-inspired flavours at home.
Reviewed by our expert panel Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
Total cost: $20.84 / $5.21 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- spray oil
- 350g skinless chicken, sliced thinly
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons reduced-salt tomato paste
- 400g can chilli beans
- ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 4 large wholegrain tortillas
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
1 Spray a non-stick pan with oil. Brown chicken in batches, then remove and set aside.
2 Spray pan again and add onion and garlic. Stir in tomato paste and chili beans. Return chicken to pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
3 Warm tortillas for 30 seconds in microwave. Make up burritos with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and salsa.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check tomato paste, chilli beans and light sour cream are gluten free. Use gluten-free tortillas.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 472cal
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Kilojoules 1980kJ
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Protein 32g
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Total fat 13g
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–Saturated fat 6g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 21g
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Dietary fibre 9g
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Sodium 560mg
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Calcium 90mg
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Iron 4mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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Last updated date: 17 August 2020
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