Chicken Quinoa Freezer Burrito Recipe
This Freezer Burrito Recipe with Chicken and Quinoa is the perfect make-ahead recipe for healthy school lunches or quick dinners!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 cups cooked chicken, diced (grilled, rotisserie, boiled, baked – any kind of chicken)
- 4 cans Bush’s beans, such as black, kidney, or pinto, drained
- 4 cups of salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste, optional to add 1 T. chili pepper and 1 tsp. cumin
- Tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, diced chicken, drained beans, and salsa.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill tortillas with quinoa mixture, depending on the size of the tortilla. Add sour cream or cheese (optional).
- Wrap tightly, roll in plastic wrap, and freeze.
- MICROWAVE: Pull out of the freezer and remove the plastic wrap. Wrap the burrito in a paper towel, and microwave (frozen) for 1 1/2-2 minutes, or until heated through. At this point you can add extra toppings if you prefer.
- OVEN: Remove burritos from plastic wrap; rewrap individually in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove foil, and bake to crisp for another 5 minutes.
- For extra flavor, serve with hot sauce!