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Chicken and Bean Burritos (Freezer Friendly)

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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
CourseMain Dish
Serves8

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. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    What size tortillas do you use so that this makes 8? I have so much excess filling!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      If you have extra just place in a baking dish (brownie pan) and top with cheese then bake – super yummy! I use the large burrito style tortillas.

  2. Hahna Avatar
    Hahna

    Just made these with quinoa as you suggested subbing, along with black beans and added in some asparagus. Having a baby soon and your recipe sounded like a galactagogue haven :) they look great, can’t wait to have one!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I’m so glad!! I hope you enjoy them!!

  3. Iris Avatar
    Iris

    I’d love to make and freeze these,but was wondering how long they need to be heated in the microwave since we are dealing with chicken? And does heating them till sufficiently hot affect the tortillas ie harden them ? Thanks .

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      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.

  4. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    Ok, this is probably a dumb question but it doesn’t state anywhere. It say add chicken,rice,beans and salsa in a bowl, my question is the rice cooked?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES!! I’ll add that to the recipe. :) Cooked rice!!

      1. Lauren Avatar
        Lauren

        This might sound silly but I was just wondering if you microwave them from frozen or if they need to be defrosted first? Thank you!

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          You can definitely microwave frozen!!

    2. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Hi Sara, I just looked and it does say Cooked Rice. :) Do you not see that?

  5. Camie Kennedy Avatar
    Camie Kennedy

    Great Recipe! Question – do you recommend removing from plastic wrap before microwaving?
    Thanks! Will be looking for more make ahead ideas!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes I always remove the plastic! I hope you love them!

  6. Elisa Avatar
    Elisa

    Thanks for this awesome idea! How long would you say the burritos will keep in the microwave?

    1. Elisa Avatar
      Elisa

      I mean in the freezer*** haha it’s been a long day.

    2. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      haha!! Not too long in the microwave – hehe!! They’ll keep for 3 months in the freezer!

  7. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Love all of your recipes! Can you please recommend a reliable and accurate nutrition calculator to calculate nutrition of recipes? Thanks!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I use MyFoodDiary.com! Love it so much!

  8. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust Avatar
    Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

    I don’t know why I don’t make bean burritos all the time – they’re my favorite! Also – mine is in 5th grade and I still worry I’m going to forget her, ha!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      haha that’s so funny – I’m so glad I’m not the only one worried about forgetting the pick up!!

  9. monica Avatar
    monica

    I made these last night, after dinner and dishes. I made them on 12inch tortillas since my darlings are adults 24 and 21, the problem is that I am left -2 because as I was making them they had one each..
    Great base idea, made actually 12 just like these, chicken and two vegetarian (brown rice, yam puree, beans, caramelized onions and beans)…
    I never bought the already frozen ones, who knows what’s inside!! but I felt so happy to make these.
    Kids, well mine are adults but they play lots of sports and forever hungry.
    Thank you so much Liz for this great post.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You are so right – who even knows what is inside the freezer ones!! So glad you enjoyed this!! Another idea if you ever have leftover filling – we spread it out in a casserole baking dish and top with shredded cheese and bake. The kids devour it!

  10. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Back when I was single, I made and froze burritos all the time. But I haven’t done it in forever – I’m totally trying these for easy weeknight meals!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh my gosh that is too funny and so SMART!!