Chicken Burrito Skillet is a great one pot meal making it a perfect weeknight meal! I am a huge fan of Burritos but know the tortilla is really not healthy. This is the perfect deconstructed burrito bringing in all the burrito flavors without the tortilla.
I like to kick up the spice in this dish by adding some pickled jalapenos. I also add 2 garlic cloves minced because I can’t help myself. I originally found this recipe in my Taste of Home Healthy Cooking 2017 Annual Recipes Cookbook.
Cost Per Serving $4.00 as of August 2022
If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $23.99.
If you have a fully stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $16.83.
- The cost per serving reduces to $2.81.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Stove Top
Recipe serves: 6
Serving size: 1 ~ 1/3 cup
Equipment needed: 1 deep skillet and prep bowls
Total time: 20~30 minutes
Equipment
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. A fully stocked pantry will give you a savings of about $7.16.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $7.16 as of August 2022
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ground chili powder $1.00
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ground cumin $1.28
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garlic powder $1.00
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onion powder $1.00
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olive oil $2.88
Grocery
Total: $16.83 as of August 2022
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1 bunch green onions $0.88
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1 tomato $0.91
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1 can black beans 15 oz $0.78
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1 - bag brown or white rice $0.78
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1 box chicken broth 32 oz $1.33
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1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz $0.88
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1 - pound chicken breast $9.05
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1 bag mixed cheese 8 oz $2.22
Let's prep!
| 1 pound boneless chicken breasts |
| 1/8 teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 teaspoon pepper |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 cup uncooked long grain rice |
| 1 can black beans 15 oz |
| 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
| 2 1/2 cups chicken broth |
| 1 cup shredded mixed cheese |
| 1 medium tomato |
| 3 green onions |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
Measure spices into the same prep bowl, set aside:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Open can of beans rinse; set aside.
Chop 1 tomato and place in a small prep bowl, set aside.
- Chop 3 green onions and place in a small prep bowl; set aside.
Season chicken breasts with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides then slice into 1.5 inch pieces.
Let's cook!
- Complete prep from the prep tab above.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté chicken until brown on all sides. About 2 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil then add 1 cup of uncooked rice and sauté until brown (1 – 2 minutes).
- Stir in black beans, canned tomatoes, spices, and 2.5 cups of chicken broth.
- Place the chicken evenly on top of the rice, be sure not to mix into the rice. Cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes until chicken is 165° F and rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cheese, tomatoes and green onions. Cover until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $100 – Menu 4
Side Options
Avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapeno
Vegetable such as green beans, corn, green peppers, carrots, etc.
Side salad
