Healthified Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

By carvalhohm

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) 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)
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
• Salsa, if desired

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.