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Skinny Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 4, 2020
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Give this classic Mexican dish a healthy makeover with our low calorie burrito. It goes from cupboard to delicious in just 25 minutes flat. All it takes is a bit of a slice and a dice, and an inspired mind when putting all the flavors together into a healthy burrito that hits home. Get the family involved too, because wrapping these healthy chicken burritos is part of the fun. And it only gets better from here. Every bite punches with delicious flavors, making this meal a must for your weekday rotation!

Skinny Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • Instant brown rice
  • Water as called for on rice box
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup Muir Glen™ 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)
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Salsa, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook rice as directed on package for two servings, using 1/8 teaspoon salt, but omitting butter if called for.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Place cooked rice in large bowl; stir in cilantro and lime juice until well blended.
  • Step 
    4
    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.

Nutrition

240 Calories
8g Total Fat
18g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Burrito
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
18%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
1g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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