Healthified Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
Healthified Chicken and Black Bean Burritos
Provided by: live better america
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40% fewer calories • 42% less fat • 41% less sat fat than the original recipe see the comparison Whip up a fiesta for dinner in just 30 minutes! Jazzed-up chicken creates the tasty filling for an easy-to-wrap burrito.
Ingredients
- Instant brown rice
- Water as called for on rice box
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- Salsa, if desired
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 cup organic mild salsa
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 low-fat whole wheat tortillas (8-inch)
Directions
- Cook rice as directed on package for two servings, using 1/8 teaspoon salt, but omitting butter if called for.
- Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, mix chicken, black beans, 1 cup salsa and chili powder. Microwave on High 2 minutes or until hot, stirring after 1 minute.
- Place cooked rice in large bowl; stir in cilantro and lime juice until well blended.
- Heat tortillas as directed on package. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup rice mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides of tortilla toward center; fold ends over. Serve with additional salsa, if desired.
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