Description
A delightful fusion of Cajun spices and hearty ingredients wrapped in a warm tortilla, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1–2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Tortillas (flour or corn)
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and Cajun seasoning, stirring until chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Introduce black beans and chopped bell peppers to the skillet, stirring to combine and allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, or more Cajun spice.
- Warm tortillas slightly; spoon filling onto each, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Serve with toppings like cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
Experiment with spice levels and toppings to make this dish your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burritos, Cajun, chicken, black beans, family recipe