Skinny Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 8

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

Steps

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

  • We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.
  • Any type of beans can be used in place of the black beans, though smaller beans work best in burritos and wraps.
  • Spice up these burritos by adding a little more chili powder and cilantro.

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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