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Chicken and Bean Burritos (Freezer Friendly)

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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Stock your freezer with these hearty and nutritious freezer friendly chicken burritos filled with tender chicken, black beans and brown rice.

Chicken and Black Bean Freezer Burritos to be frozen

We survived our first week back to school and it went by in a blink of an eye! I’ll tell you what, this busy back-to-school season is no joke.

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It’s definitely a little intense and a bit of an adjustment for our family. Since my kids don’t go to daycare, this is the first time we’ve ever had to set an alarm clock or be anywhere at a specific time every single morning. I still get paranoid I’m going to forget to pick him up on time. Can you tell he’s my first?

freezer bags of homemade burritos

Needless to say, I’ve been meal prepping like a boss. Not only does preparing food ahead of time reduce stress but it’s easier on our wallets and our waistlines which is always a win-win.

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Especially when you’ve just returned from a week of binging on guacamole and poolside refreshments in Mexico. #WorthIt

One of the unexpected advantages of our Cancun vacation was discovering just how much my boys LOVE Mexican food. Assembled in just minutes, these make-ahead chicken and bean burritos are way more delicious than anything you’ll find in the grocer’s freezer aisle.

Above all, making your own freezer burritos is much more nutritious because you can control the quality of ingredients. Speaking of, if you or one of your family members has a gluten intolerance, we love using Toufayan gluten-free wraps in lieu of flour tortillas. They come in a wide variety of flavors including Spinach, Garden Vegetable, and Savory Tomato.

When making these burritos, I used the original flavor. To make them even more pliable, I like to gently warm them for a couple of seconds on each side over an open burner. Don’t worry if they don’t look perfect, they will hold their shape really well since they will be heading into the freezer.

We made ours with leftover shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans and brown rice but feel free to mix and match with your favorite fillings. Pulled pork, kidney beans or quinoa would all be tasty ideas. As always, this recipe is more of a guideline than a specific recipe you must follow so get creative and have fun in the kitchen.

Looking for some other freezer friendly recipes? Check out my 20 Freezer Friendly Dinner Recipes.

Frequently asked questions:

How long can these stay in a freezer for?

Up to 3 months.

How long does it take to reheat a frozen burrito in the microwave?

I would say 1-2 minutes would be good, depending on your microwave. Everything is fully cooked inside so it’s really a matter of making it warm enough to eat. Be sure to take the plastic off prior to re-heating.
Chicken and Black Bean Freezer Burritos to be frozen

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos (Freezer Friendly)

4.56 stars average
Stock your freezer in advance with these hearty and nutritious freezer friendly burritos filled with tender chicken, black beans and brown rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Serves8
CourseMain Dish
Calories392

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 Toufayan tortillas or gluten free wraps
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works well
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 cup shredded 2% mild cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, rice, beans and salsa.
    2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 15 ounce can black beans, 2 cups salsa
  2. Working in an assembly line, begin by filling one tortilla with 1/2 cup of the chicken and bean filling. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese
    8 Toufayan tortillas or gluten free wraps, 1 cup shredded 2% mild cheddar cheese
  3. To roll burritos, bring the bottom over the filling and then fold left and right side while you tightly roll the rest of the tortilla or wrap.
  4. Continue until all of the tortillas are filled and wrapped.
  5. To freeze, wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap and place in a large resealable plastic bag before placing in the freezer.
  6. To reheat, simply microwave until warm, about 60 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 43.3gProtein: 29.3gFat: 10.2gSaturated Fat: 2.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 922mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3.7g

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46 responses to “Chicken and Bean Burritos (Freezer Friendly)”

  1. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Would it be weird if I told you I’m imagining myself eating these for breakfast? Because that’s happening.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Umm… that sounds genius to me! Burritos for breakfast!!

  2. Sandy @ Reluctant Entertainer Avatar
    Sandy @ Reluctant Entertainer

    LOVE freezer burritos. Make them all the time!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      These boys are eating me out of house and home lady! I need to stock my freezer!!

  3. Shawnna Avatar
    Shawnna

    Oh yummy! These sound and look really good!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you try them!

  4. Aggie | Aggie's Kitchen Avatar
    Aggie | Aggie’s Kitchen

    Back to school gets easier and harder every year! It’s a fun time of year, and eventually you get into a routine. Ha – setting alarms, that’s never fun.

    These burritos are awesome. I don’t know why I haven’t done this yet. Would make life a hell of a lot easier that’s for sure!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Seriously that is how I felt- why haven’t I been doing this for years?!

  5. Corry Oosterhouse Avatar
    Corry Oosterhouse

    I watched you on WoodTV this morning–great job, Liz!!! This is the recipe you demonstrated, right? It looks so good, I’m going to try it! We grew black turtle beans in the garden–I think I’ll cook some and use those!
    And….you’ll get used to the new schedule in no time too!!❤️ Our kids have been married and out of the house for many years and I still wake up at that old schedule time every morning!!????????.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much for tuning in to my segment! Yes this is the one I made! Great idea to use your turtle beans!!

  6. Cookin Canuck Avatar
    Cookin Canuck

    I need to fill my freezer with these burritos for those crazy nights when I just don’t feel like cooking. And little Asher looks so cute all dressed up for preschool!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Another thing we did Dara that your boys would love is to top the filling in with cheese and bake in a big casserole pan. Top with plain yogurt and salsa- yes please. :)

  7. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain Avatar
    Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain

    I need you to show me your frozen meal ways! This chicken and black bean burrito looks delicious!

  8. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition Avatar
    Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition

    Genius idea Liz! I’ve always made breakfast burritos ahead of time but never thought about making lunch or dinner burritos. PS. Asher looks as sweet as momma!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s so funny -I always think to do breakfast ones too but the TV studio doesn’t have a heat source to make eggs hahaha!! Aww thank you!

  9. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche Avatar
    Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    LOVE freezer burritos. I can’t tell you how happy I am when I spot a burrito at the bottom of a freezer drawer after thinking I’m going to have to resort to something much more boring ;)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Girl why haven’t I been freezing burritos for ever!?! I am seriously hooked!!

  10. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    I am so on board with anything freezer friendly! Meal planning really is such a life saver, healthier and just perfect for back to school season. These wraps look great–I need to try this brand…it is new to me and looks great.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you’re having a great time in OH!!