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These chicken burritos are simple to assemble and perfect for feeding a family or a crowd. Tender seasoned chicken, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes, and onions come together in warm flour tortillas that heat beautifully in either the oven or the slow cooker.
Wrapped in foil, the burritos stay warm for hours, making them great for parties, game days, potlucks, or casual weeknight dinners. Add your favorite toppings and let everyone customize their own plate.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Easy assembly. Just fill, roll, wrap, and heat—no fuss or frying.
Slow cooker friendly. Keeps burritos warm for gatherings without drying them out.
Family favorite. Mild, customizable flavors everyone can enjoy.
Make-ahead friendly. Assemble early and heat when needed.
Ingredient Notes
- Cooked chicken: Shredded or chopped; rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
- Seasoning packet: Burrito or taco seasoning adds quick, reliable flavor.
- Refried beans: Help hold the filling in place and add creaminess.
- Flour tortillas: Use medium or large tortillas for easier rolling.
- Cheese: Cheddar Jack or a Mexican blend melts beautifully.
- Tomatoes + onions: Add freshness and texture.
- Salsa: Serve on the side or spoon inside the burritos before rolling.
Steps to Make Chicken Burritos
- Toss the cooked chicken with taco or burrito seasoning.
- Spread refried beans onto each tortilla.
- Add chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and onions.
- Roll the burritos tightly, tucking in the sides.
- Wrap each burrito in foil.
- Heat in the slow cooker or bake in the oven until hot.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.
Pro Tips
Wrap each burrito tightly in foil before heating—this prevents drying, helps the cheese melt evenly, and keeps burritos warm for hours in the slow cooker.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy chicken. Stir chipotle peppers or hot salsa into the chicken mixture.
- Bean swap. Use black beans or pinto beans instead of refried.
- Rice burritos. Add cooked Mexican rice for a heartier filling.
- Queso burritos. Spoon a bit of warm queso inside before rolling.
- Veggie-loaded. Add sautéed peppers, onions, or corn.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Pair with Mexican rice or a simple side salad.
- Add jalapeños, shredded lettuce, or pico de gallo.
- Choose warm queso or chili con queso for dipping.
How to Store Chicken Burritos
Refrigerate: Store wrapped burritos in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm in a 325°F oven until heated through, or use the slow cooker on LOW.
Freeze: Freeze tightly wrapped burritos for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Chicken Burritos, Oven or Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco or burrito seasoning
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ cup minced onion
- 1 cup prepared tomato salsa, for serving
- Guacamole (optional), for serving
- Lime wedges (optional), for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped or shredded chicken and burrito or taco seasoning mix; toss to blend.2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken | 1 (1-ounce) packet taco or burrito seasoning
- Spread the refried beans over the tortillas, dividing evenly among the 6 tortillas. Top each tortilla with about 1/3 cup of seasoned chicken, 1/3 cup of shredded cheese, and some chopped tomatoes and minced onions. Roll up, tucking the ends in to secure the filling.1 (16-ounce) can refried beans | 6 flour tortillas | 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend | 3 plum tomatoes | 1/2 cup minced onion
- Wrap each burrito in foil and arrange in a slow cooker, stacking if necessary. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 1 1/2 hours. Alternatively, place the wrapped burritos in a baking pan and heat in a 350°F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes (using the oven reduces the total cook time to about 25 minutes).
- Unwrap and serve with salsa, and add guacamole and lime wedges if desired.1 cup prepared tomato salsa | Lime wedges (optional)
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
